What is Sahih Muslim 2909 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage) states: "This hadith is narrated by Salim b. Hayyin with the same chain of transmitters, but with a slight variation of words."

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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 2909 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Sahih Muslim #2909

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 حَجَّاجُ بْنُ الشَّاعِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ هَاشِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا بَهْزٌ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا سَلِيمُ بْنُ حَيَّانَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّ فِي رِوَايَةِ بَهْزٍ ‏ "‏ لَحَلَلْتُ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith is narrated by Salim b. Hayyin with the same chain of transmitters, but with a slight variation of words.

Context

This hadith indicates a variation in the narration of a previous hadith, showcasing the meticulous nature of hadith transmission. The mention of slight differences in wording highlights the care taken by narrators to preserve the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ accurately. This attention to detail is crucial in maintaining the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, the accuracy of information is vital, especially in academic and professional settings. Ensuring that details are correctly conveyed can prevent misunderstandings and promote clarity in communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it emphasizes the importance of preserving the exact wording and meaning of hadiths.

Hadith Transmission

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سُورَةُ النَّمۡلِ

An-Naml (The Ant)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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إِنَّهُۥ مِن سُلَيْمَٰنَ وَإِنَّهُۥ

Indeed, it is from Solomon, and indeed, it reads: 'In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,

وَلَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَآ إِلَىٰ ثَمُودَ أَخَاهُمْ صَٰلِحًا أَنِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ فَإِذَا هُمْ فَرِيقَانِ يَخْتَصِمُونَ

And We had certainly sent to Thamud their brother Salih, [saying], "Worship Allah," and at once they were two parties conflicting.

سُورَةُ آلِ عِمۡرَانَ

Aal-i-Imraan (The Family of Imraan)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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ذَٰلِكَ نَتْلُوهُ عَلَيْكَ مِنَ ٱلْءَايَٰتِ وَٱلذِّكْرِ ٱلْحَكِيمِ

This is what We recite to you, [O Muhammad], of [Our] verses and the precise [and wise] message.

سُورَةُ التَّحۡرِيمِ

At-Tahrim (The Prohibition)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَإِذْ أَسَرَّ ٱلنَّبِىُّ إِلَىٰ بَعْضِ أَزْوَٰجِهِۦ حَدِيثًۭا فَلَمَّا نَبَّأَتْ بِهِۦ وَأَظْهَرَهُ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ عَرَّفَ بَعْضَهُۥ وَأَعْرَضَ عَنۢ بَعْضٍۢ ۖ فَلَمَّا نَبَّأَهَا بِهِۦ قَالَتْ مَنْ أَنۢبَأَكَ هَٰذَا ۖ قَالَ نَبَّأَنِىَ ٱلْعَلِيمُ ٱلْخَبِيرُ

And [remember] when the Prophet confided to one of his wives a statement; and when she informed [another] of it and Allah showed it to him, he made known part of it and ignored a part. And when he informed her about it, she said, "Who told you this?" He said, "I was informed by the Knowing, the Acquainted."

سُورَةُ قٓ

Qaaf (The letter Qaaf)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَقَالَ قَرِينُهُۥ هَٰذَا مَا لَدَىَّ عَتِيدٌ

And his companion, [the angel], will say, "This [record] is what is with me, prepared."

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