What is Sahih Muslim 3522 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Suckling) states: "A hadith like this is reported by 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 3522 in the Book of The Book of Suckling.

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Sahih Muslim #3522

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 زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَعَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ يَعْقُوبَ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَخِي الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عَمِّهِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ سَوَاءً ‏.‏

A hadith like this is reported by another chain of narrators.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the continuity of hadith transmission, indicating that similar narrations exist through different chains of narrators. It highlights the collective effort to preserve the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) across generations.

Modern Application

In today's context, the importance of diverse perspectives in sharing knowledge is crucial. Just as multiple narrators contribute to the richness of hadith literature, diverse viewpoints enhance understanding in various fields.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it underscores the importance of multiple chains of narrators in preserving Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission