Sahih Muslim #3557
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith emphasizes the reliability of hadith transmission, indicating that similar narrations have been reported by other scholars. This highlights the importance of maintaining a chain of trustworthy narrators to ensure the accuracy of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Modern Application
In the modern context, this principle encourages Muslims to seek knowledge from credible sources and to verify the authenticity of religious teachings. It fosters a culture of critical thinking and discernment in the pursuit of knowledge.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of verifying narrations to ensure the accuracy of prophetic teachings.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #3557 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Divorce. It is graded Sahih.