Sahih Muslim #1846
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this narration, Abdullah ibn Umar relays a statement he heard from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, emphasizing the importance of authentic transmission of knowledge. This hadith underlines the significance of reliable sources in the propagation of Islamic teachings and the integrity of the narrators.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, this principle highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge from credible sources, ensuring that what they learn and teach is accurate and trustworthy.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of accurately transmitting the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the reliability of narrators.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #1846 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday. It is graded Sahih.