Sahih Muslim #3798

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ حَجَّاجُ بْنُ الشَّاعِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْجَوَّابِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمَّارُ بْنُ رُزَيْقٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ فَلْيَزْرَعْهَا أَوْ فَلْيُزْرِعْهَا رَجُلاً ‏"‏ ‏.‏
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters, but with a slight change of words.

Context

This hadith also reflects on the transmission of knowledge, indicating that slight changes in wording can occur while conveying the same message. This highlights the importance of careful listening and accurate reporting in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Such nuances are part of the rich tradition of hadith literature.

Modern Application

In modern communication, this principle underscores the need for clarity and accuracy in sharing information. It serves as a reminder to be attentive to details when relaying messages to ensure the intended meaning is preserved.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it emphasizes the importance of precise wording in the narration of hadith.

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This hadith is #3798 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Transactions. It is graded Sahih.

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