What is Sahih Muslim 2218 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zakat) 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 2218 in the Book of The Book of Zakat.

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Sahih Muslim #2218

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ.‏

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

Context

This hadith reiterates the importance of the chain of narrators in hadith transmission, indicating that the same information has been conveyed through multiple reliable sources. This emphasizes the rigorous standards of authenticity in Islamic teachings, ensuring that the words of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are preserved accurately.

Modern Application

In modern scholarship, this principle reinforces the necessity of verifying sources and maintaining a clear chain of transmission. It encourages scholars to uphold the integrity of hadith literature and to pass on teachings faithfully.

Topics

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

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith