What is Sahih Muslim 401 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith) states: "This hadith is narrated with the same chain of narrators by Qatada."

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 401 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #401

The Book of Faith

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَابْنُ أَبِي خَلَفٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا رَوْحٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ح

This hadith is narrated with the same chain of narrators by Qatada.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadiths. It highlights the reliability of the narrators and the significance of maintaining an authentic chain to ensure the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are preserved accurately. The integrity of hadith transmission is crucial for the authenticity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's context, the principles of verifying sources and ensuring accurate information are vital, especially in an age of misinformation. Just as the hadith emphasizes the importance of authentic transmission, individuals should strive to verify the credibility of information before sharing it.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of the chain of narrators in ensuring the reliability of the hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith