Sahih Muslim #115

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Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ ذَكْوَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، رَفَعَهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَزْنِي الزَّانِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ شُعْبَةَ ‏.‏
Muhammad b. Rafi', Abdur-Razzaq, Sufyan, A'mash narrated this hadith like one narrated by Shu'ba, on the authority of Abu Huraira tracing, it (right to the Holy Prophet).

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of authenticity in hadith transmission. It emphasizes that the integrity of the chain of narrators is crucial for establishing the credibility of a hadith. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveyed teachings through reliable narrators, ensuring that the message remained intact and trustworthy over generations.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of authenticity is vital in various fields, including journalism and academia. Ensuring that information is accurately sourced and verified helps maintain trust and credibility in communication, just as it does in the transmission of hadith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of a reliable chain of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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This hadith is #115 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih.

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