What is Sahih Muslim 3777 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Transactions) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of al Zuhri."

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 3777 in the Book of The Book of Transactions.

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Sahih Muslim

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Sahih Muslim #3777

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ قَالَ يَحْيَى أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of al Zuhri.

Context

This hadith indicates that a similar narration has been made by another transmitter, highlighting the importance of corroborating hadiths through multiple sources. This practice ensures the reliability and authenticity of the teachings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), which is crucial for Islamic scholarship.

Modern Application

In modern Islamic studies, scholars continue to validate hadiths through various chains of narration, ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ) are accurately represented. This rigorous process helps maintain the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of multiple sources in verifying the authenticity of hadiths.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith