Sahih Muslim #418

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

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ عُمَيْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي الْعَبَّاسُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمُطَّلِبِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِنَحْوِ حَدِيثِ أَبِي عَوَانَةَ ‏.‏
This hadith is narrated from the Apostle (ﷺ) like one narrated by Abu 'Uwana on the authority of the chain of transmitters like Muhammad b. Hatim, Yahya b. Sa'id, Abu Sufyan, 'Abbas b. 'Abd al-Muttalib and others.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the transmission of knowledge and the authenticity of hadith. It highlights the rigorous process of narration and the significance of reliable sources in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle underscores the importance of seeking knowledge from credible sources. It encourages individuals to verify information and to appreciate the value of authentic teachings in their spiritual journey.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it discusses the reliability of the chain of narrators in preserving the Prophet's teachings.

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This hadith is #418 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih.

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