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 1374 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1374 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer) states: "Ibn Numair reported it on the authority of his father (a preference of) more than twenty (degrees) and Abu Bakr in his narration (has narrated it) twenty- seven degrees."

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 أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، وَابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالاَ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ قَالَ ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، ‏"‏ بِضْعًا وَعِشْرِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ فِي رِوَايَتِهِ ‏"‏ سَبْعًا وَعِشْرِينَ دَرَجَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Ibn Numair reported it on the authority of his father (a preference of) more than twenty (degrees) and Abu Bakr in his narration (has narrated it) twenty- seven degrees.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition. It highlights the reliability of narrators and the significance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) through various chains of transmission, ensuring that the message remains intact.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle underscores the value of learning from authentic sources and recognizing the importance of scholarly integrity in sharing knowledge. It encourages individuals to seek out credible teachings and to appreciate the efforts of those who preserve Islamic knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it focuses on the reliability and authenticity of the narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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