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 1702 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1702 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers) states: "This hadith has been narrated by Ibn 'Abbas by another chain of transmitters and the words are nearly the same (as recorded in the above-mentioned hadith)."

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 شَيْبَانُ بْنُ فَرُّوخَ، حَدَّثَنَا مَهْدِيٌّ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ مَيْمُونٍ - حَدَّثَنَا عِمْرَانُ، الْقَصِيرُ عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ وَاللَّفْظُ قَرِيبٌ مِنْ أَلْفَاظِهِمْ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated by Ibn 'Abbas by another chain of transmitters and the words are nearly the same (as recorded in the above-mentioned hadith).

Context

This hadith, narrated by Ibn 'Abbas, indicates the importance of the transmission of knowledge and the preservation of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings. It highlights that the same message can be conveyed through various chains of narrators, ensuring that the essence of the teachings remains intact across generations.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle underlines the significance of sharing knowledge and learning from multiple sources. It encourages individuals to seek understanding from various scholars and texts to gain a comprehensive view of Islamic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Reflection because it encourages the contemplation of the transmission of knowledge and the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Spiritual Reflection