What is Sahih Muslim 150 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith) states: "A hadith like this as narrated by Ibn 'Umar has also been transmitted by Abu Huraira."

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 150 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #150

The Book of Faith

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ، وَابْنُ، حُجْرٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ جَعْفَرٍ - عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ أَبِي عَمْرٍو، عَنِ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِ مَعْنَى حَدِيثِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

A hadith like this as narrated by Ibn 'Umar has also been transmitted by Abu Huraira.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of hadith transmission in Islamic scholarship. It indicates that Abu Huraira narrated a hadith that is also found in the accounts of Ibn 'Umar, emphasizing the interconnectedness of narrators and the preservation of teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Such transmissions are crucial for maintaining the integrity of Islamic teachings over generations.

Modern Application

In today's context, the process of hadith transmission underscores the importance of reliable sources in any field of knowledge. Just as scholars verify hadiths, individuals are encouraged to seek credible information and verify sources before accepting and sharing knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the continuity and reliability of narrations from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through various companions.

Hadith Transmission