What is Sahih Muslim 3258 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Ubaidullah with the same chain of transmitters."

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 3258 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Sahih Muslim #3258

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 ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، وَأَبُو أُسَامَةَ ح وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ ابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي ح، وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Ubaidullah with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith indicates that a similar narration exists regarding a specific topic, emphasizing the continuity and reliability of hadith transmission. It reflects the meticulous efforts made by scholars to preserve the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In modern scholarship, the importance of referencing and verifying sources is paramount. This hadith serves as a reminder of the value of maintaining accurate records and the integrity of knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of preserving and verifying the authenticity of Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith