What is Sahih Muslim 3476 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Suckling) states: "Ahadith like this is transmitted by 'A'isha through another chain of narrators."

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 3476 in the Book of The Book of Suckling.

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Sahih Muslim #3476

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ يَحْيَى بْنَ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَتْنِي عَمْرَةُ، أَنَّهَا سَمِعَتْ عَائِشَةَ، تَقُولُ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

Ahadith like this is transmitted by 'A'isha through another chain of narrators.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition, specifically through the words of 'A'isha, a prominent figure among the companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It emphasizes the reliability of narrations and the chains of transmission that ensure the teachings of the Prophet are preserved accurately. The significance of this hadith lies in its role in establishing the credibility of hadith literature.

Modern Application

In today's context, the principle of reliable transmission is crucial in educational settings, where accurate information sharing is essential. Just as hadiths are transmitted through trusted sources, individuals must ensure they verify information before sharing it, fostering a culture of integrity and accuracy.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it underscores the importance of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet.

Hadith Transmission