What is Sahih Muslim 148 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Tahir with this 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 148 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #148

The Book of Faith

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ بَكْرِ بْنِ مُضَرَ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْهَادِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Tahir with this chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of authentic transmission in Islamic teachings. It highlights the reliability of the chain of narrators, ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are preserved accurately. The integrity of hadith transmission is crucial for maintaining the authenticity of Islamic knowledge and practices.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle underlines the significance of seeking knowledge from reliable sources. Individuals are encouraged to verify the authenticity of religious teachings and to engage with scholars who adhere to rigorous standards of transmission.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the importance of maintaining a trustworthy chain of narrators in the preservation of Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission