What is Sahih Muslim 4046 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Gifts) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Qatada with the same 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 4046 in the Book of The Book of Gifts.

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#4045

#4046

Sahih Muslim

#4047

›

Sahih Muslim #4046

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Qatada with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the consistency in the transmission of knowledge, noting that a particular narration has been conveyed through a reliable chain of transmitters. Such consistency is vital for ensuring the authenticity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and maintaining the integrity of Islamic scholarship.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle underscores the importance of reliability in communication. It encourages individuals to verify information and appreciate the value of accurate transmission in discussions and teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of maintaining consistency in the transmission of hadiths.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith

Related Ayahs

سُورَةُ قٓ

Qaaf (The letter Qaaf)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

2 ayahs

قٓ ۚ وَٱلْقُرْءَانِ ٱلْمَجِيدِ

Qaf. By the honored Qur'an...

هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِكُلِّ أَوَّابٍ حَفِيظٍۢ

[It will be said], "This is what you were promised - for every returner [to Allah] and keeper [of His covenant]

سُورَةُ المُطَفِّفِينَ

Al-Mutaffifin (Defrauding)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

يَشْهَدُهُ ٱلْمُقَرَّبُونَ

Which is witnessed by those brought near [to Allah].

سُورَةُ آلِ عِمۡرَانَ

Aal-i-Imraan (The Family of Imraan)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَهُوَ ٱلْقَصَصُ ٱلْحَقُّ ۚ وَمَا مِنْ إِلَٰهٍ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ ۚ وَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ

Indeed, this is the true narration. And there is no deity except Allah. And indeed, Allah is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

سُورَةُ الحَاقَّةِ

Al-Haaqqa (The Reality)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

إِنَّهُۥ لَقَوْلُ رَسُولٍۢ كَرِيمٍۢ

[That] indeed, the Qur'an is the word of a noble Messenger.

Common Words

34 total30 unique3 repeated

ٱلله3x

هذا2x

لهو2x

بسم1x

ٱلرحمن1x

ٱلرحيم1x

ق1x

وٱلقرءان1x

ٱلمجيد1x

يشهده1x

ٱلمقربون1x

إن1x

ٱلقصص1x

ٱلحق1x

وما1x

من1x

إله1x

إلا1x

وإن1x

ٱلعزيز1x

Scroll to explore ayah details

Related Hadiths

About Sahih Muslim

This hadith is #4046 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Gifts. It is graded Sahih.

Browse all Sahih Muslim All Hadith Collections

Sahih Muslim #4046

Context

Modern Application

Topics

Related Ayahs

Common Words

Related Hadiths

About Sahih Muslim

About This Hadith