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 2643 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2643 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Fasting), narrated by Abu Ayyub al-Ansari reported (through another chain of transmitters):, states: "I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying like this."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا سَعْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، أَخُو يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ أَخْبَرَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو أَيُّوبَ الأَنْصَارِيُّ، - رضى الله عنه - قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying like this.

Narrated by Abu Ayyub al-Ansari reported (through another chain of transmitters):

Context

In this hadith, Abu Ayyub al-Ansari recounts hearing the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) say something significant, emphasizing the importance of listening and learning from the Prophet's teachings. This reflects the broader theme of knowledge transmission within the early Muslim community, highlighting the value placed on authentic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's context, the importance of seeking knowledge and listening to credible sources remains vital. This hadith encourages individuals to engage with authentic teachings and learn from those who possess knowledge, fostering a culture of learning within the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it underscores the significance of listening to and transmitting the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission