What is Sahih Muslim 1212 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer) states: "This hadith has been narrated by another chain of transmitters."

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 1212 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Sahih Muslim #1212

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.

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ مُسْلِمِ بْنِ أَبِي مَرْيَمَ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْمُعَاوِيِّ، قَالَ صَلَّيْتُ إِلَى جَنْبِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ مَالِكٍ وَزَادَ قَالَ سُفْيَانُ فَكَانَ يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ حَدَّثَنَا بِهِ عَنْ مُسْلِمٍ ثُمَّ حَدَّثَنِيهِ مُسْلِمٌ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated by another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith indicates the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadith. It emphasizes that multiple chains can lead to the same narration, reinforcing the authenticity and reliability of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This practice is crucial for preserving the integrity of Islamic knowledge.

Modern Application

In contemporary scholarship, the practice of verifying sources and ensuring the authenticity of information is vital. This diligence helps maintain the credibility of academic work and fosters trust in the information shared within communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of verifying narrations through multiple sources.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith