Sahih Muslim #343

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ غِيَاثٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو جَهْمَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏
Abu Bakr b. Abi Shaiba narrated it on the same authorities.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narration in the transmission of hadiths. It emphasizes the role of reliable narrators in ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are accurately conveyed to future generations. The integrity of the transmission process is crucial for maintaining the authenticity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's context, the principle of verifying sources is vital in all forms of communication, especially in the age of information. Just as hadith transmission relies on trustworthy narrators, individuals should seek credible sources before accepting or sharing information.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it underscores the significance of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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This hadith is #343 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih.

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