What is Sahih Muslim 1708 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated by A'mash 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 1708 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Sahih Muslim #1708

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ الْخَلِيلِ، وَسُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ مُسْهِرٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

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

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of transmission in the narration of hadiths. It indicates that a similar narration has been reported by A'mash with the same chain of transmitters, which underscores the reliability and consistency in the transmission of Islamic teachings. This highlights the meticulous care taken by scholars in preserving the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Modern Application

In today's context, the integrity of information is crucial, especially in religious teachings. Just as scholars ensure accurate transmission of hadiths, individuals should strive for authenticity in sharing knowledge, verifying sources before passing on information to others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the significance of maintaining a reliable chain of narrators in the transmission of hadith.

Hadith Transmission