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 4077 in the Book of The Book of Wills.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4077 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Wills) states: "A hadith like this have been narrated on the authority of Nafi', who based his narrations of the words of Ibn 'Umar but with a slight variation of words."

The Book of Wills

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 كَامِلٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ يَعْنِي ابْنَ زَيْدٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ، حَرْبٍ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عُلَيَّةَ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي هَارُونُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الأَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي أُسَامَةُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ اللَّيْثِيُّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي فُدَيْكٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا هِشَامٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ سَعْدٍ - كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ وَقَالُوا جَمِيعًا ‏"‏ لَهُ شَىْءٌ يُوصِي فِيهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ إِلاَّ فِي حَدِيثِ أَيُّوبَ فَإِنَّهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ يُرِيدُ أَنْ يُوصِيَ فِيهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ كَرِوَايَةِ يَحْيَى عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ ‏.‏

A hadith like this have been narrated on the authority of Nafi', who based his narrations of the words of Ibn 'Umar but with a slight variation of words.

Context

This hadith highlights the chain of narration in Islamic tradition, emphasizing the importance of reliable transmission of knowledge. It indicates that a similar hadith has been narrated by various scholars, showcasing the meticulous nature of hadith preservation. This practice ensures that teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are accurately conveyed to future generations.

Modern Application

In today's context, the emphasis on reliable sources and accurate information is crucial, especially in an age of misinformation. This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying sources and maintaining integrity in the sharing of knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it discusses the process of narrating hadiths and the importance of maintaining a reliable chain of narrators.

Hadith Transmission