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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 3484 in the Book of The Book of Suckling.

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Sahih Muslim #3484

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3484 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Suckling) states: "This hadith is narrated on the authority of Abu al-Ahwas with another chain of transmitters and 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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالاَ، جَمِيعًا حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنٌ الْجُعْفِيُّ، عَنْ زَائِدَةَ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ أَشْعَثَ بْنِ أَبِي الشَّعْثَاءِ، بِإِسْنَادِ أَبِي الأَحْوَصِ كَمَعْنَى حَدِيثِهِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُمْ قَالُوا ‏ "‏ مِنَ الْمَجَاعَةِ ‏".

This hadith is narrated on the authority of Abu al-Ahwas with another chain of transmitters and a slight variation of words.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition. It is narrated through various chains, emphasizing the reliability and meticulousness of hadith transmission. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) placed great importance on ensuring that his teachings were accurately conveyed to future generations, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's world, the accuracy of information is paramount. Just as the hadith emphasizes careful transmission, we should strive to verify sources and ensure that knowledge is shared responsibly. This principle is vital in education, media, and personal interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the importance of preserving and accurately conveying the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) through reliable chains of narrators.

Hadith Transmission