What is Sahih Muslim 1811 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers) states: "This hadith has been narrated by another 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 1811 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Sahih Muslim #1811

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، حَدَّثَنَا دَاوُدُ، عَنْ عَامِرٍ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، قَالَ أَتَيْتُ الشَّامَ فَلَقِيتُ أَبَا الدَّرْدَاءِ فَذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ عُلَيَّةَ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated by another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge and the importance of authenticity in hadith narration. Although the specific content is not detailed, it emphasizes the reliability of the sources from which knowledge is derived. The emphasis on the chain of narrators reflects the care taken in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's context, this highlights the importance of verifying information and ensuring that teachings are passed down accurately. Muslims are encouraged to seek knowledge from reliable sources and to be mindful of the authenticity of what they learn.

Topics

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

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith