What is Sahih Muslim 3323 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Marriage) states: "A hadith like this has been transmitted on the authority of Amr b. Dinar"

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 3323 in the Book of The Book of Marriage.

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Sahih Muslim #3323

The Book of Marriage

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَبَابَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا وَرْقَاءُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been transmitted on the authority of Amr b. Dinar

Context

This hadith indicates the continuity of knowledge transmission in Islam. It reflects the collaborative nature of hadith narration, where multiple narrators contribute to the preservation of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings. This highlights the collective effort in maintaining the integrity of Islamic knowledge.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle underscores the importance of collaboration and sharing knowledge among individuals. Working together to disseminate accurate information can enhance understanding and foster a sense of community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the collaborative effort in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith