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 2853 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2853 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Sulaiman Taimi with the same chain of transmitters and in his narration (he) refers to Mu'awiya."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ التَّيْمِيِّ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ فِي رِوَايَتِهِ يَعْنِي مُعَاوِيَةَ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Sulaiman Taimi with the same chain of transmitters and in his narration (he) refers to Mu'awiya.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the continuity of hadith transmission, noting that Sulaiman Taimi narrated a similar hadith with reference to Mu'awiya. It illustrates the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through reliable narrators. The takeaway is the significance of maintaining a robust chain of transmission in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle can be reflected in how we share knowledge and ensure that information is passed down accurately. It encourages a culture of accountability and respect for sources in education and communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the importance of preserving and accurately transmitting the teachings of the Prophet.

Hadith Transmission