What is Sahih Muslim 3709 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Transactions) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated through 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 3709 in the Book of The Book of Transactions.

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Sahih Muslim #3709

The Book of Transactions

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، وَأَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ، أَبِي شَيْبَةَ وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، - وَهُوَ الثَّوْرِيُّ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ عَمْرِو، بْنِ دِينَارٍ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated through the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the reliability of hadith transmission, as it states that a similar narration has been conveyed through the same chain of transmitters. This underscores the importance of maintaining a trustworthy chain in the transmission of knowledge, ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ) are accurately preserved and conveyed.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the integrity of information is crucial, especially in religious and educational contexts. This hadith reminds us to seek knowledge from credible sources and to verify the authenticity of information before sharing it, fostering a culture of trust and accuracy.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the significance of maintaining a reliable chain of narrators in the transmission of hadith.

Hadith Transmission