Sahih Muslim #3756

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ أَنْ تُؤْخَذَ بِخَرْصِهَا ‏.‏
Ubaidullah reported this hadith with a slight change of words on the same authority (as quoted above).

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of reliable transmission in the Islamic tradition. Ubaidullah reported a hadith with slight variations in wording, emphasizing the need for accuracy in conveying the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This situation underscores the responsibility of narrators to maintain the integrity of hadith as a vital source of guidance for the Muslim community.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of accurate information transmission is crucial, especially in an age of misinformation. Just as hadith narrators are tasked with preserving the truth, individuals today should strive to verify facts before sharing them, fostering a culture of honesty and integrity in communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the careful nature of narrating hadith and the variations that can occur in transmission.

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This hadith is #3756 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Transactions. It is graded Sahih.

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