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This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals) states: "This hadith has been narrated by Sulaiman b. Bilal with the same chain of transmitters."

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Sahih Muslim #2011

The Book of Prayer - Funerals

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ يَعْنِي الدَّرَاوَرْدِيَّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ مَخْلَدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ بِلاَلٍ، جَمِيعًا بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated by Sulaiman b. Bilal with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith notes the transmission of a narration through a specific chain of narrators, emphasizing the importance of maintaining accurate records of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) sayings. The integrity of hadith transmission is vital for preserving Islamic teachings and ensuring that they are conveyed correctly to future generations.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith underscores the significance of scholarly rigor in religious education. It encourages Muslims to value authentic sources and to engage with knowledgeable individuals who can provide accurate interpretations of Islamic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the importance of the chain of narrators in ensuring the authenticity of the Prophet's teachings.

Hadith Transmission

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Indeed, it is from Solomon, and indeed, it reads: 'In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,

وَوَرِثَ سُلَيْمَٰنُ دَاوُۥدَ ۖ وَقَالَ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ عُلِّمْنَا مَنطِقَ ٱلطَّيْرِ وَأُوتِينَا مِن كُلِّ شَىْءٍ ۖ إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَهُوَ ٱلْفَضْلُ ٱلْمُبِينُ

And Solomon inherited David. He said, "O people, we have been taught the language of birds, and we have been given from all things. Indeed, this is evident bounty."

فَلَمَّا جَآءَتْ قِيلَ أَهَٰكَذَا عَرْشُكِ ۖ قَالَتْ كَأَنَّهُۥ هُوَ ۚ وَأُوتِينَا ٱلْعِلْمَ مِن قَبْلِهَا وَكُنَّا مُسْلِمِينَ

So when she arrived, it was said [to her], "Is your throne like this?" She said, "[It is] as though it was it." [Solomon said], "And we were given knowledge before her, and we have been Muslims [in submission to Allah].

وَحُشِرَ لِسُلَيْمَٰنَ جُنُودُهُۥ مِنَ ٱلْجِنِّ وَٱلْإِنسِ وَٱلطَّيْرِ فَهُمْ يُوزَعُونَ

And gathered for Solomon were his soldiers of the jinn and men and birds, and they were [marching] in rows.

سُورَةُ صٓ

Saad (The letter Saad)

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And to David We gave Solomon. An excellent servant, indeed he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].

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This hadith is #2011 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals. It is graded Sahih.

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