What is Sahih Muslim 3464 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."

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 3464 in the Book of The Book of Suckling.

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Sahih Muslim #3464

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ سُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ زَكَرِيَّاءَ بْنِ أَبِي زَائِدَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَمْرٌو، النَّاقِدُ حَدَّثَنَا الأَسْوَدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ سَوَاءً ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith refers to the transmission of knowledge, specifically how a particular narration was conveyed through a chain of narrators. The emphasis on the reliability of the chain underscores the significance of accurate transmission in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It serves as a reminder of the meticulous nature of hadith scholarship.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the importance of reliable sources is paramount, especially in the age of information. This principle encourages individuals to verify the authenticity of information before accepting or sharing it, fostering a culture of critical thinking and discernment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the process of narrating hadiths through reliable chains of transmitters.

Hadith Transmission