Sahih Muslim #4170

The Book of Oaths
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ فِرَاسٍ، بِإِسْنَادِ شُعْبَةَ وَأَبِي عَوَانَةَ أَمَّا حَدِيثُ ابْنِ مَهْدِيٍّ فَذَكَرَ فِيهِ ‏"‏ حَدًّا لَمْ يَأْتِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ وَكِيعٍ ‏"‏ مَنْ لَطَمَ عَبْدَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرِ الْحَدَّ‏.‏
This hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters with a slight variation of words.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration with slight variations, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting in hadith literature. It highlights the role of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the significance of maintaining the integrity of the message. The focus is on the careful documentation of religious teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle can guide scholars and learners in the importance of accurate documentation and reporting. It encourages a culture of precision and integrity in sharing knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it addresses the variations in narrations and the importance of accurate transmission.

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This hadith is #4170 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Oaths. It is graded Sahih.

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