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 2856 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2856 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage), narrated by This hadith been narrated on the authority of Jurairi with the same chain of transmitters, and Ibn Hatim said in his narration:, states: "" A person said according to his personal opinion, and it was Umar.""

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ وَكِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الْجُرَيْرِيِّ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ ابْنُ حَاتِمٍ فِي رِوَايَتِهِ ارْتَأَى رَجُلٌ بِرَأْيِهِ مَا شَاءَ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي عُمَرَ ‏.‏

" A person said according to his personal opinion, and it was Umar."

Narrated by This hadith been narrated on the authority of Jurairi with the same chain of transmitters, and Ibn Hatim said in his narration:

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of authenticity in the transmission of religious knowledge. It mentions a situation where a person expressed a personal opinion, which was noted as being from Umar. This serves as a reminder of the need for careful consideration and verification in the sharing of hadiths and religious teachings.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle emphasizes the importance of verifying information before sharing it, especially in matters of faith and practice. It encourages individuals to seek authentic sources and to be cautious about personal interpretations that may not align with established teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it addresses the significance of accurate narration and the distinction between personal opinion and authentic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith