What is Sahih Muslim 3501 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Suckling) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Ibn Humaid."

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 3501 in the Book of The Book of Suckling.

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Sahih Muslim #3501

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 ضَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ حُمَيْدٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Ibn Humaid.

Context

This hadith indicates that a similar narration has been reported through another chain, emphasizing the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The reliability of hadith is strengthened through multiple sources.

Modern Application

In the context of Islamic studies, this principle underscores the importance of consulting various scholars and sources to gain a well-rounded understanding of Islamic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of diverse narrations in affirming the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith