What is Sahih Muslim 2527 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Fasting) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Abdullah through 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 2527 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Sahih Muslim #2527

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، وَهُوَ الْقَطَّانُ ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِهِ فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Abdullah through the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith reinforces the importance of reliable transmission in the study of hadith. It indicates that similar narrations can be found through various chains, underscoring the meticulous nature of hadith scholarship and the effort to preserve the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's information age, the principle of verifying sources is crucial. Just as hadith scholars ensure authenticity through multiple narrations, individuals should critically evaluate the credibility of information before accepting it as truth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of multiple narrations in confirming the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith