What is Sahih Muslim 2117 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals) states: "This hadith has been narrated by Shu'ba 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 2117 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals.

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Sahih Muslim #2117

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي بَكْرٍ الْمُقَدَّمِيُّ، وَعُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، - وَهُوَ الْقَطَّانُ - عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated by Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the continuity of hadith transmission through reliable chains of narrators. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of the message conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The mention of the same chain of narrators reinforces the credibility of the teachings being shared.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, the principle of ensuring accurate information is crucial. We can apply this by verifying sources before sharing knowledge, thereby maintaining the integrity of the information we pass on to others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it underscores the significance of maintaining a reliable chain of narrators in the transmission of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings.

Hadith Transmission