What is Sahih Muslim 2408 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Fasting) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Ibn Juraij 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 2408 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Sahih Muslim #2408

The Book of Fasting

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا رَوْحٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا الضَّحَّاكُ، - يَعْنِي أَبَا عَاصِمٍ - جَمِيعًا عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Ibn Juraij with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith underscores the importance of authentic transmission in Islamic teachings. It indicates that similar narrations exist, reinforcing the reliability of the hadith literature. This highlights the meticulous nature of hadith compilation and the effort to ensure accuracy.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, this principle encourages Muslims to seek out authentic sources of knowledge and to be aware of the importance of verifying information. This fosters a culture of critical thinking and discernment in religious matters.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it stresses the significance of reliable narration and the existence of corroborating reports.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith