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Sahih Muslim #261

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

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَهَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ أَبِي أُسَامَةَ، عَنِ الْوَلِيدِ بْنِ كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ كَعْبٍ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَخَاهُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ كَعْبٍ، يُحَدِّثُ أَنَّ أَبَا أُمَامَةَ الْحَارِثِيَّ، حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏
Abu Bakr b. Abi Shaiba, Ishaq b. Ibrahim, Harun b. Abdullah, Abi Usama, Walid b. Kathir, Muhammad b. Ka'b, his brother Abdullah b. Ka'b and Abi Usama.
Narrated by This hadith has been transmitted by another chain of narrators:

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narration in Islamic teachings. It is a reminder that the authenticity of hadiths is crucial for preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The emphasis on reliable transmission ensures that the teachings are accurately conveyed and maintained through generations, reflecting the integrity of Islamic scholarship.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the principle of verifying sources is vital, especially in an age of information overload. This hadith underscores the need for critical thinking and the importance of relying on credible sources when discussing religious matters or sharing knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith TransmissionAuthenticity in Hadith

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About Sahih Muslim

This hadith is #261 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith has been transmitted by another chain of narrators:.

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