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 3614 in the Book of The Book of Divorce.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3614 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Divorce) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Hisham with the same chain of narrators but with a slight variation of words."

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، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالاَ ‏ "‏ عِنْدَ أَدْنَى طُهْرِهَا نُبْذَةً مِنْ قُسْطٍ وَأَظْفَارٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Hisham with the same chain of narrators but with a slight variation of words.

Context

This hadith indicates that a similar narration has been made by another individual, emphasizing the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through various channels. The consistency in narration strengthens the credibility of the hadith.

Modern Application

In the context of Islamic education, this principle highlights the need for students and scholars to seek knowledge from multiple sources to ensure a comprehensive understanding of Islamic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it reflects the importance of diverse narrations in confirming the reliability of the Prophet's ﷺ teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith