What is Sahih Muslim 4101 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Wills) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'mash 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 4101 in the Book of The Book of Wills.

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Sahih Muslim

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Sahih Muslim #4101

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 زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَعُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ خَشْرَمٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ يُونُسَ - جَمِيعًا عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith illustrates the reliability of hadith transmission by indicating that the same tradition has been narrated through various chains of transmitters. It underscores the rigorous methods employed by scholars to ensure the authenticity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is foundational for Islamic jurisprudence.

Modern Application

In contemporary discussions about historical texts, the principle of verifying multiple sources is vital. Just as scholars validate hadiths, individuals can apply this method to ensure the accuracy of information in their daily lives, fostering a culture of critical thinking.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it emphasizes the importance of multiple narrations in maintaining the integrity of religious teachings.

Hadith Transmission