Sahih Muslim #3916

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.

حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ بِلاَلٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ، سَعِيدٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ وَعْلَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏
'Abd al-Rahman b. Wa'ala narrated this on the authority of 'Abdullah b. Abbas.

Context

This hadith highlights the process of hadith transmission, where 'Abd al-Rahman b. Wa'ala narrates a statement from 'Abdullah b. Abbas. It emphasizes the importance of passing down knowledge accurately and the role of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith underscores the significance of seeking knowledge from trustworthy sources. It encourages individuals to verify information and to engage with credible scholars to ensure a proper understanding of religious teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of reliable narrators in the preservation of hadith.

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This hadith is #3916 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih.

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