What is Sahih Muslim 2065 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated by 'Uyaina on the authority of A'mash 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 2065 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals.

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Sahih Muslim #2065

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مِنْجَابُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ التَّمِيمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، جَمِيعًا عَنِ ابْنِ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated by 'Uyaina on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith references a similar narration about the washing of the deceased, emphasizing the continuity and reliability of the transmitted teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ). It highlights the importance of preserving and sharing authentic knowledge within the community.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, the emphasis on authentic knowledge encourages individuals to seek reliable sources of information and teachings, ensuring that practices align with the Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity of transmitted teachings.

Hadith Transmission