What is Sahih Muslim 4189 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Oaths) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Umar through another chain of transmitters."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 4189 in the Book of The Book of Oaths.

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Sahih Muslim #4189

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، وَهْوَ الْقَطَّانُ ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي ح، وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، وَأَبُو أُسَامَةَ كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الأَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أُسَامَةُ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ مَالِكٍ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Umar through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith illustrates the importance of the chain of transmission in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It confirms that multiple narrators have conveyed similar messages, reinforcing the reliability of the information shared. This process of transmission is vital for ensuring that the teachings remain authentic and accessible to future generations.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the practice of verifying information through credible sources mirrors the hadith transmission process. This highlights the necessity of maintaining accuracy and integrity in sharing knowledge, whether in religious or secular contexts.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of reliable narrators in preserving the integrity of the Prophet's teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith