What is Sahih Muslim 2154 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zakat) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated by Isma'il b. Umayya 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 2154 in the Book of The Book of Zakat.

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Sahih Muslim #2154

The Book of Zakat

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ الثَّوْرِيُّ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، بْنِ أُمَيَّةَ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ مَهْدِيٍّ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated by Isma'il b. Umayya with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith references a narration that has been transmitted through a reliable chain of narrators. It emphasizes the importance of preserving authentic teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the rigorous methods used in hadith transmission. This underscores the significance of maintaining integrity in religious teachings.

Modern Application

In modern times, the emphasis on authentic sources in Islamic teachings encourages individuals to seek knowledge from reputable scholars and texts. It highlights the importance of critical thinking and discernment in religious matters.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the importance of reliable narrations in preserving the teachings of Islam.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith