What is Sahih Muslim 170 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith) states: "This hadith has also been transmitted on the authority of Sa'd b. Ibrahim with this chain of narrators."

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 170 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #170

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ جَمِيعًا عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has also been transmitted on the authority of Sa'd b. Ibrahim with this chain of narrators.

Context

This hadith indicates the reliability of the chain of narrators in transmitting Islamic teachings. It emphasizes the importance of authentic transmission in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The mention of multiple narrators reinforces the credibility of the hadith and its significance in Islamic scholarship.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the emphasis on authentic sources is crucial for Muslims seeking guidance. Many rely on verified hadith collections to ensure they are following the correct teachings of Islam, reflecting the importance of authenticity in religious practice.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of a reliable chain of narrators in preserving and transmitting the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith