Sahih Muslim #3970
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith mentions the narration of a hadith through Jabir, indicating the continuity of knowledge transmission. It underscores the significance of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the importance of scholarly rigor in hadith literature.
Modern Application
In today's information age, this principle serves as a reminder to critically evaluate sources of information and prioritize those that are credible and trustworthy, ensuring the integrity of knowledge shared within communities.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it emphasizes the importance of reliable narrators in the preservation of hadith.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #3970 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih.