What is Sahih Muslim 1742 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers) states: "This hadith has been narrated by another chain of transmitters but with a slight modification of words."

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 1742 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Sahih Muslim #1742

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَابْنُ، حُجْرٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ جَعْفَرٍ - عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ مِثْلَ حَدِيثِ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ غَيْرَ أَنَّ ابْنَ أَيُّوبَ قَالَ فِي رِوَايَتِهِ ‏ "‏ كَإِذْنِهِ ".

This hadith has been narrated by another chain of transmitters but with a slight modification of words.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge in Islam. It indicates that the same message can be conveyed through different narrators, showcasing the reliability and authenticity of hadith transmission. The slight variations in wording do not detract from the core message, emphasizing the careful preservation of the Prophet's teachings.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle underscores the importance of learning from various sources while maintaining the integrity of the original message. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge from multiple scholars and perspectives to gain a comprehensive understanding of Islamic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the process of narrating hadith through different chains while maintaining the core message.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith