Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1238 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1238 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer), narrated by A hadith like this has been narrated by Mughira b. Shu'ba with another chain of transmitters. Abu Bakr and Abu Kuraib narrated in their narration (that Warrad reported):, states: "Mughira gave me dictation of it and 1 wrote it to Mu'awiya."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ وَأَحْمَدُ بْنُ سِنَانٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ بْنِ رَافِعٍ، عَنْ وَرَّادٍ، مَوْلَى الْمُغِيرَةِ بْنِ شُعْبَةَ عَنِ الْمُغِيرَةِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ قَالَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ فِي رِوَايَتِهِمَا قَالَ فَأَمْلاَهَا عَلَىَّ الْمُغِيرَةُ وَكَتَبْتُ بِهَا إِلَى مُعَاوِيَةَ ‏.‏

Mughira gave me dictation of it and 1 wrote it to Mu'awiya.

Narrated by A hadith like this has been narrated by Mughira b. Shu'ba with another chain of transmitters. Abu Bakr and Abu Kuraib narrated in their narration (that Warrad reported):

Context

This hadith illustrates the process of transmitting knowledge within the Islamic tradition. Mughira b. Shu'ba's dictation to another person and the subsequent writing to Mu'awiya demonstrate the importance of documentation and communication in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It highlights the meticulous nature of hadith transmission.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and sharing knowledge accurately. It encourages individuals to engage in responsible communication and to value the preservation of information.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of documenting and transmitting the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) accurately.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith