What is Sahih Muslim 3073 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage) states: "A hadith like this has been transmitted on the authority of Ibn Shihab."

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 3073 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Sahih Muslim #3073

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 حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been transmitted on the authority of Ibn Shihab.

Context

This hadith indicates that similar teachings can be found in various narrations, emphasizing the consistency and reliability of the message. The mention of Ibn Shihab as a narrator signifies the importance of multiple sources in confirming the authenticity of hadiths. This practice helps to ensure that the teachings of Islam are preserved accurately.

Modern Application

In modern times, cross-referencing information from multiple sources is essential for establishing credibility. Just as hadiths are verified through different narrators, individuals should corroborate facts from various reputable sources before accepting them as true.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the practice of confirming teachings through multiple narrators, reinforcing the reliability of the transmitted message.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith