Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 3992 in the Book of The Book of Musaqah.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3992 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Musaqah) states: "This hadith has been narrated by Ibn Abu Najih through another chain of transmitters mentioning in it" for a specified period"."

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.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، وَابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ، بِإِسْنَادِهِمْ مِثْلَ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ عُيَيْنَةَ يَذْكُرُ فِيهِ ‏ "‏ إِلَى أَجَلٍ مَعْلُومٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated by Ibn Abu Najih through another chain of transmitters mentioning in it" for a specified period".

Context

This hadith discusses the importance of specifying terms in contracts and agreements. It highlights the need for clarity and mutual understanding in any form of agreement, ensuring that all parties are aware of their rights and obligations.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle is vital in all types of contracts, whether in business or personal agreements. It encourages individuals to communicate clearly and ensure that all terms are understood before proceeding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements because it emphasizes the necessity of clear terms in agreements, reflecting the importance of mutual understanding in transactions.

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