Sahih Muslim #3435

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ الشَّاعِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ الزُّبَيْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ حَسَّانَ، قَاصُّ أَهْلِ مَكَّةَ أَخْبَرَنِي عُرْوَةُ بْنُ عِيَاضِ بْنِ عَدِيِّ بْنِ الْخِيَارِ النَّوْفَلِيُّ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ، اللَّهِ قَالَ جَاءَ رَجُلٌ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمَعْنَى حَدِيثِ سُفْيَانَ ‏.‏
A person came to Allah's Apostle (the rest of the hadith is the same).
Narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported:

Context

In this hadith, a man approached the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to discuss a matter related to a previous narration. The situation highlights the importance of seeking knowledge and clarification from reliable sources, particularly from the Prophet himself. This interaction emphasizes the value of hadith as a means of preserving the teachings of Islam.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages individuals to seek knowledge from credible sources when faced with uncertainties. Engaging with knowledgeable individuals can help clarify doubts and enhance understanding, especially in matters of faith and practice.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the process of individuals seeking knowledge from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the importance of authenticating narrations.

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This hadith is #3435 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Marriage. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported:.

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