What is Sahih Muslim 1274 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer) states: "This hadith has been reported by Ma'mar with 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 1274 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Sahih Muslim #1274

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 عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ مَعْمَرًا، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been reported by Ma'mar with another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith indicates that the same narration has been reported through different chains of transmitters, which is a common practice in hadith literature. This highlights the importance of multiple sources in establishing the authenticity of a hadith.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle can be applied to the verification of information. It encourages individuals to seek multiple sources before accepting something as true, fostering a culture of critical thinking and discernment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the practice of reporting hadith through various chains to ensure reliability.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith