What is Sahih Muslim 1200 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated by AbuSalama on the authority of Abu Huraira."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1200 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Sahih Muslim #1200

The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مُوسَى، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated by AbuSalama on the authority of Abu Huraira.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narration in Islamic tradition. It emphasizes that a hadith similar to the one narrated by Abu Huraira has been reported through various trustworthy channels, reinforcing the reliability of the teachings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This illustrates the meticulous care taken in preserving the words and actions of the Prophet ﷺ.

Modern Application

In today's context, the emphasis on reliable sources is crucial, especially in the age of information. Just as scholars verify hadiths, individuals should critically assess the credibility of information before sharing it, ensuring that they contribute to a well-informed community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of reliable chains of narration in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith