What is Sahih Muslim 3672 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Emancipating Slaves) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Suhail with the same chain of transmitters."

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 3672 in the Book of The Book of Emancipating Slaves.

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Sahih Muslim #3672

The Book of Emancipating Slaves

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 كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي ح، وَحَدَّثَنِي عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ الزُّبَيْرِيُّ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ وَقَالُوا ‏ "‏ وَلَدٌ وَالِدَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Suhail with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of reliable transmission in the narration of Islamic teachings. It emphasizes that the integrity of hadith relies on a consistent chain of narrators, ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are accurately conveyed.

Modern Application

In today's context, this serves as a reminder to critically evaluate sources of information. It encourages individuals to seek credible and trustworthy narratives, especially in matters of faith and knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of reliable narration in preserving the teachings of the Prophet.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith