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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 30 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 30 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith) states: "The above hadith has been mentioned with a different chain with a slightly different wording at the beginning, then follows the same."

The Book of Faith

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ زَكَرِيَّاءَ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ صَيْفِيٍّ، عَنْ أَبِي مَعْبَدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَعَثَ مُعَاذًا إِلَى الْيَمَنِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّكَ سَتَأْتِي قَوْمًا ‏"‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ وَكِيعٍ ‏.‏

The above hadith has been mentioned with a different chain with a slightly different wording at the beginning, then follows the same.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge, specifically regarding the appointment of Mu'adh to Yemen. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructed him to convey the teachings of Islam effectively. This highlights the importance of proper communication and the responsibility of scholars and leaders to disseminate knowledge accurately.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge and ensuring that teachings are conveyed accurately. Whether in educational institutions or community gatherings, individuals are encouraged to be clear and precise in their communication to foster understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the importance of accurately conveying Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission