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This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Rain) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas through another chain of transmitters."

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1978 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Rain.

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Sahih Muslim #1978

The Book of Prayer - Rain

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَبَانٍ الْجُعْفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ سُلَيْمَانَ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ مَسْعُودِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith illustrates the process of narrating hadiths through various chains of transmitters, showcasing the meticulous nature of hadith preservation in Islamic scholarship. It serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying sources and maintaining the integrity of religious texts as they are passed down through generations.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, the emphasis on authenticity in religious teachings encourages individuals to critically evaluate the sources of information they encounter. This is particularly relevant in an age of misinformation, where discerning credible knowledge is crucial.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of maintaining accurate chains of narration in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith