What is Sahih Muslim 4210 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Oaths) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Jabir 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.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 4210 in the Book of The Book of Oaths.

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Sahih Muslim #4210

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.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَابْنُ، رُمْحٍ عَنِ اللَّيْثِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي الْمُدَبَّرِ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ حَمَّادٍ عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Jabir through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within Islamic tradition. Jabir narrates a hadith similar to one previously mentioned, reinforcing the reliability of the chain of narrators. This emphasizes the significance of preserving and passing down teachings accurately within the Muslim community.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle underscores the importance of credible sources and accurate information sharing. It encourages individuals to verify facts before accepting or disseminating information, fostering a culture of trust and integrity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of maintaining accurate chains of narration in preserving Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith