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 374 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #374

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 374 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith) states: "This hadith is also narrated by another chain of narrators, i. e. Ibn Numair, Abu Mu'awiya, Waki', Abu Bakr b. Abi Shaiba, Abu Kuraib, A'mash."

The Book of Faith

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، وَوَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith is also narrated by another chain of narrators, i. e. Ibn Numair, Abu Mu'awiya, Waki', Abu Bakr b. Abi Shaiba, Abu Kuraib, A'mash.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadiths. It highlights the reliability of the narrators and the meticulous process of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The integrity of the hadith is upheld through the verification of its chain, ensuring that the teachings remain authentic and true to the original message.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principles of verifying sources and ensuring authenticity are crucial, especially in the age of information. Just as hadith transmission relies on trustworthy narrators, we must critically assess the credibility of information we encounter daily, whether in news, social media, or academic research.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of the chain of narrators in maintaining the integrity and authenticity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith