Sahih Muslim #3885

The Book of Musaqah
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا النَّضْرُ بْنُ شُمَيْلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ حَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ السَّائِبِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، حَدَّثَنَا رَافِعُ بْنُ خَدِيجٍ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏
A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Rafi' b. Khadij through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This narration indicates that a similar hadith has been reported through another chain of transmitters, reinforcing the significance of multiple sources in hadith transmission. It highlights the meticulous nature of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the efforts made by scholars to ensure authenticity.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle underscores the importance of cross-referencing information from various sources to verify its authenticity. This practice is vital in academic research, journalism, and everyday decision-making.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the necessity of verifying narrations through multiple chains and sources to maintain the integrity of Islamic teachings.

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This hadith is #3885 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih.

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