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 402 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #402

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 402 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by Mis'ar transmitted it with the same chain of narrators from Qatada except that in the hadith narrated by Waki' (the Prophet) said:, states: "" He was endowed," and in the hadith reported by Abu Usama (the words are):" It is reported from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).""

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الْجَوْهَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ غَيْرَ أَنَّ فِي، حَدِيثِ وَكِيعٍ قَالَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ أُعْطِيَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ أَبِي أُسَامَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

" He was endowed," and in the hadith reported by Abu Usama (the words are):" It is reported from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)."

Narrated by Mis'ar transmitted it with the same chain of narrators from Qatada except that in the hadith narrated by Waki' (the Prophet) said:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of narration in the transmission of hadiths. It highlights how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was endowed with knowledge and wisdom, which was then passed down through reliable narrators. The integrity of the narrators is crucial in ensuring the authenticity of the hadith, as it reflects the trustworthiness of the message being conveyed.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of verifying sources is essential, especially in the age of information. Just as hadiths require reliable transmission, we should critically assess the credibility of information before sharing it, ensuring that we uphold truthfulness and integrity in our communications.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of a trustworthy chain of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith