Sahih Muslim #2491

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَ حَدِيثِ اللَّيْثِ ‏.‏ قَالَ ابْنُ شِهَابٍ فَكَانُوا يَتَّبِعُونَ الأَحْدَثَ فَالأَحْدَثَ مِنْ أَمْرِهِ وَيَرَوْنَهُ النَّاسِخَ الْمُحْكَمَ ‏.‏
A hadlth like this has been transmitted on the authority of Ibn Shibab who said that they (the Compnions of the Holy Prophet) followed the latest of his commands and looked upon it as one abrogating (the previous ones) and the most firm.

Context

This hadith discusses how the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) approached his teachings. They followed the most recent commands of the Prophet (ﷺ), considering them as abrogating previous ones. This reflects the dynamic nature of Islamic jurisprudence and the importance of context in understanding religious directives.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, this principle encourages Muslims to stay updated with the latest teachings and interpretations of Islam, ensuring that their practices align with current understandings of faith. It highlights the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in religious life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of following the latest commands of the Prophet (ﷺ) in the context of hadith interpretation.

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This hadith is #2491 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Fasting. It is graded Sahih.

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