What is Sahih Muslim 2437 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Fasting) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Qatada too."

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 2437 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Sahih Muslim #2437

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، أَخْبَرَنَا هَمَّامٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا سَالِمُ بْنُ نُوحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Qatada too.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the continuity of hadith transmission, indicating that similar narrations exist through various chains of narrators. It underscores the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) for future generations.

Modern Application

In modern scholarship, the verification of multiple sources enhances the reliability of information. This practice is crucial in ensuring that teachings and knowledge are accurately passed down.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of multiple narrations in establishing the credibility of hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith