Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 3454 in the Book of The Book of Suckling.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3454 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Suckling) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham with the same chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of words."

The Book of Suckling

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ اسْتَأْذَنَ عَلَيْهَا أَبُو الْقُعَيْسِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham with the same chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of words.

Context

This hadith continues the theme of hadith transmission, indicating that the same narration has been reported with slight variations in wording. Such variations are common in the oral tradition of hadith, reflecting the dynamic nature of how knowledge was shared among early Muslims. The emphasis is on the importance of preserving the essence of the message while acknowledging the differences in expression.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle can be seen in how diverse interpretations and expressions of knowledge can coexist. It encourages open dialogue and understanding among individuals who may have different perspectives on the same topic.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the variations that can occur in the narration of hadith while maintaining the core message.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith