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 1480 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1480 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers) states: "This hadith has been transmitted by Shu'ba with the same chain of narrators and it is narrated from Simt, and the name of Shurahbil has not been mentioned, and he said that he had gone to a place call…"

The Book of Prayer - Travellers

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ عَنِ ابْنِ السِّمْطِ، وَلَمْ يُسَمِّ شُرَحْبِيلَ وَقَالَ إِنَّهُ أَتَى أَرْضًا يُقَالُ لَهَا دَوْمِينُ مِنْ حِمْصَ عَلَى رَأْسِ ثَمَانِيَةَ عَشَرَ مِيلاً ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted by Shu'ba with the same chain of narrators and it is narrated from Simt, and the name of Shurahbil has not been mentioned, and he said that he had gone to a place called Dumin, situated at a distance of eighteen miles from Hims.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadiths. It emphasizes the meticulous nature of hadith reporting, where each narrator's reliability is crucial. The mention of a specific location, Dumin, adds a geographical context to the narration, demonstrating the historical significance of the events surrounding the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings.

Modern Application

In today's world, the integrity of information is paramount. Just as hadiths require trustworthy transmission, we should seek reliable sources when sharing knowledge or news. This practice fosters a culture of honesty and accountability in our communications.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the importance of the chain of narrators in ensuring the authenticity of the narration.

Hadith Transmission