What is Sahih Muslim 3491 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Suckling), narrated by A hadith like this is narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Uyaiyna and Ma'mar (and the words are):, states: "The child is attributed to him on whose bed he is born; but they did not mention this:" For a fornicator there is stoning.""

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 3491 in the Book of The Book of Suckling.

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Sahih Muslim #3491

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.

حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ وَعَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ غَيْرَ أَنَّ مَعْمَرًا وَابْنَ عُيَيْنَةَ فِي حَدِيثِهِمَا ‏"‏ الْوَلَدُ لِلْفِرَاشِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرَا ‏"‏ وَلِلْعَاهِرِ الْحَجَرُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The child is attributed to him on whose bed he is born; but they did not mention this:" For a fornicator there is stoning."

Narrated by A hadith like this is narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Uyaiyna and Ma'mar (and the words are):

Context

This hadith discusses the attribution of children to their biological fathers, emphasizing the importance of lineage and family structure. It also briefly mentions the punishment for fornication, highlighting the seriousness of maintaining family integrity in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, understanding the importance of lineage and family ties remains relevant. This hadith serves as a reminder of the responsibilities that come with parenthood and the importance of nurturing family relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the consequences of fornication and the significance of maintaining family integrity.

Punishments (Hudud)