What is Sahih Muslim 4029 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Rules of Inheritance) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of al-Zuhri through another 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 4029 in the Book of The Book of the Rules of Inheritance.

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Sahih Muslim #4029

The Book of the Rules of Inheritance

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ شُعَيْبِ بْنِ اللَّيْثِ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ جَدِّي، حَدَّثَنِي عُقَيْلٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَخِي ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of al-Zuhri through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition. It indicates that the hadith has been narrated through a reliable chain of transmitters, showcasing the meticulous nature of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This practice ensures that the teachings remain authentic and accessible to future generations.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the emphasis on reliable sources of information is crucial. This hadith reminds us of the importance of verifying the authenticity of knowledge we receive, whether in religious matters or everyday life, to ensure we are acting on sound information.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it emphasizes the significance of the chain of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission