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 3532 in the Book of The Book of Divorce.

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Sahih Muslim #3532

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3532 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Divorce) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of 'Ubaidullah, but he made no mention of the words of Ubaidullah that he said to Nafi'."

The Book of Divorce

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ نَحْوَهُ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ قَوْلَ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ لِنَافِعٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى فِي رِوَايَتِهِ فَلْيَرْجِعْهَا ‏.‏ وَقَالَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ فَلْيُرَاجِعْهَا ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of 'Ubaidullah, but he made no mention of the words of Ubaidullah that he said to Nafi'.

Context

This hadith illustrates the meticulous nature of hadith transmission, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in reporting. It highlights the role of narrators in ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are conveyed correctly. The mention of specific narrators adds to the credibility of the hadith, reinforcing the need for careful documentation.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, the emphasis on accurate reporting is crucial in fields such as journalism and academia. Ensuring that information is conveyed correctly fosters trust and reliability in communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it demonstrates the importance of precise narration in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith