Sahih Muslim #4115
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith illustrates the process of transmission of knowledge within the early Muslim community. It indicates that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ were shared through various narrators, ensuring that his words and actions were preserved for future generations. This highlights the importance of maintaining a chain of narration in Islamic scholarship.
Modern Application
Today, this hadith encourages the practice of sharing knowledge and ensuring that teachings are accurately transmitted. It promotes the idea of mentorship and the importance of learning from those who are knowledgeable.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through reliable narrators.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #4115 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Vows. It is graded Sahih.