What is Sahih Muslim 1988 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Eclipses) states: "This hadith has been narrated by Yahya b. Sa'id with the same 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 1988 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Eclipses.

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The Book of Prayer - Eclipses

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ بِمِثْلِ مَعْنَى حَدِيثِ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ بِلاَلٍ‏.

This hadith has been narrated by Yahya b. Sa'id with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith indicates that a similar narration has been transmitted by Yahya b. Sa'id through the same chain of narrators, reinforcing the reliability of the message. It highlights the importance of maintaining a consistent and trustworthy chain in the transmission of hadiths, which is essential for preserving the teachings of Islam.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, the principle of verifying information is crucial. Just as this hadith emphasizes the importance of reliable transmission, individuals today are encouraged to cross-check facts and seek out credible sources in all areas of knowledge, including religious teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of a trustworthy chain of narrators in ensuring the reliability of the hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith