What is Sahih Muslim 4042 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Gifts) states: "This hadith is also reported through another chain."

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 4042 in the Book of The Book of Gifts.

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Sahih Muslim #4042

The Book of Gifts

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ عَلِيِّ بْنِ الْحُسَيْنِ، يَذْكُرُ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith is also reported through another chain.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge within Islamic tradition. It emphasizes that the hadith is reported through various chains of narrators, indicating the importance of preserving and transmitting the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) accurately. This practice ensures that the teachings remain consistent and reliable across generations.

Modern Application

In modern times, the transmission of knowledge remains crucial, especially in educational settings. This principle encourages individuals to seek knowledge from credible sources and to share it responsibly, ensuring that the teachings of Islam are preserved and accurately conveyed.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the importance of preserving and accurately conveying the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) through various narrators.

Hadith Transmission