What is Sahih Muslim 3966 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Musaqah) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zakariya with the same chain of transmitters."

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 3966 in the Book of The Book of Musaqah.

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Sahih Muslim #3966

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zakariya with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of consistent and reliable transmission of knowledge, as it was narrated with the same chain of transmitters. This highlights the rigorous standards upheld in the preservation of hadith and the significance of maintaining authenticity in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied in various fields, such as academia and journalism, where the accuracy of information is paramount. It encourages individuals to seek reliable sources and verify facts before dissemination.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of maintaining a consistent and reliable chain of narration in preserving Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith