What is Sahih Muslim 1750 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of al-Bara' 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 1750 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Sahih Muslim #1750

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 ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، وَأَبُو دَاوُدَ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْبَرَاءَ، يَقُولُ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَا نَحْوَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُمَا قَالاَ تَنْقُزُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of al-Bara' with a slight modification of words.

Context

This hadith discusses the slight variations in the wording of narrations, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in transmitting the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The mention of different narrators highlights the collaborative effort in preserving the teachings of Islam, showcasing the dedication of early scholars to maintain the integrity of hadith.

Modern Application

In our daily interactions, we often encounter variations in stories or information shared. This hadith reminds us to be mindful of accuracy and context when relaying information, ensuring that we convey messages faithfully and responsibly.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it reflects the careful consideration of variations in wording that can affect the understanding of the Prophet's (ﷺ) teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith