What is Sahih Muslim 4107 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Vows) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri with a different chains 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 4107 in the Book of The Book of Vows.

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Sahih Muslim #4107

The Book of Vows

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَعَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنِ ابْنِ عُيَيْنَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَعَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ بَكْرِ بْنِ وَائِلٍ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، ‏.‏ بِإِسْنَادِ اللَّيْثِ وَمَعْنَى حَدِيثِهِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri with a different chains of transmitters.

Context

This hadith illustrates the significance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadith. It highlights that different narrators can convey similar meanings, which is essential for verifying the authenticity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The emphasis on multiple chains reinforces the reliability of hadith literature.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, the principle of verifying information through multiple sources is crucial, especially in an age of misinformation. This hadith encourages individuals to seek corroboration before accepting claims, fostering a culture of critical thinking and discernment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the significance of multiple narrations in establishing the authenticity of hadiths.

Hadith Transmission