What is Sahih Muslim 2611 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Fasting) states: "The same hadith as the previous hadith has been transmitted through another chain."

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 2611 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Sahih Muslim #2611

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مُوسَى، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

The same hadith as the previous hadith has been transmitted through another chain.

Context

This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition. It emphasizes the reliability of hadith narrations, as the same message can be conveyed through multiple chains of transmitters. This practice ensures the preservation of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) for future generations.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith underscores the significance of verifying information and seeking knowledge from credible sources. It encourages Muslims to engage with authentic teachings and to appreciate the efforts made by scholars in preserving the Prophet's legacy.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the importance of reliable transmission in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission