What is Sahih Muslim 1261 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer) states: "This hadith has been narrated by Shaiban with the same chain of transmitters"

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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 1261 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Sahih Muslim #1261

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated by Shaiban with the same chain of transmitters

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge within Islamic tradition. It indicates that a narration has been passed down through a chain of reliable transmitters, ensuring the authenticity of the information conveyed. The emphasis on the chain of narrators highlights the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's context, the meticulous process of hadith transmission underscores the value of authenticity in religious teachings. Muslims are encouraged to seek knowledge from credible sources and ensure that what they learn aligns with the established teachings of Islam.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the process of narrating hadiths through a reliable chain of transmitters, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission

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