What is Sahih Muslim 2846 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage) states: "This hadith has been narrated by Shu'ba with 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 2846 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Sahih Muslim

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Sahih Muslim #2846

The Book of Pilgrimage

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ يَحْيَى بْنُ حَبِيبٍ الْحَارِثِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْحَارِثِ - أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated by Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the transmission of knowledge through reliable sources. It indicates that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) have been preserved through various narrators, ensuring the continuity of Islamic knowledge. This underscores the importance of maintaining accurate records in the transmission of hadith.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the emphasis on verifying sources is vital for maintaining the integrity of information. Just as hadiths are transmitted through reliable chains, individuals should critically evaluate the credibility of the information they encounter.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of reliable narrators in preserving Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith