Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 255 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #255

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 255 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that he said:, states: "The people will constantly, and the rest of the hadith is the same as that transmitted by 'Abdul-Warith with the exception that there is no mention of the Messenger of Allah in that, but he observed a…"

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Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَيَعْقُوبُ الدَّوْرَقِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، وَهُوَ ابْنُ عُلَيَّةَ عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَزَالُ النَّاسُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ عَبْدِ الْوَارِثِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ لَمْ يَذْكُرِ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي الإِسْنَادِ وَلَكِنْ قَدْ قَالَ فِي آخِرِ الْحَدِيثِ صَدَقَ اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ ‏.‏

The people will constantly, and the rest of the hadith is the same as that transmitted by 'Abdul-Warith with the exception that there is no mention of the Messenger of Allah in that, but he observed at the end of the hadith: Allah and His Messenger told the truth.

Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that he said:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Abu Huraira, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of truthfulness in the transmission of knowledge. The mention of Allah and His Messenger being truthful at the end of the narration reinforces the significance of authenticity in the teachings of Islam. This highlights the responsibility of the narrators to ensure that the messages conveyed are accurate and reliable.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of truthfulness in communication is vital. Whether in personal relationships or professional settings, ensuring that information shared is accurate fosters trust and integrity. This hadith serves as a reminder to verify facts before sharing them.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Authenticity in Hadith and Divine Revelation because it emphasizes the importance of truthful transmission in the context of religious teachings.

Authenticity in Hadith Divine Revelation