What is Sahih Muslim 1560 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated by Qatada with the same 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 1560 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Sahih Muslim #1560

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ جَمِيعًا عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ هِشَامٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated by Qatada with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of transmission in the narration of hadiths. It highlights that a hadith similar to the one being discussed has been reported by Qatada through the same chain of narrators, which reinforces the credibility of the message. The integrity of the chain is crucial for establishing the authenticity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's context, the emphasis on reliable sources is paramount. Just as in academic research, where citations and references are critical, Muslims are encouraged to seek knowledge from trustworthy scholars and authentic sources to ensure the teachings they follow are accurate and reliable.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of the chain of narrators in validating the authenticity of the hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith