Sahih Muslim #4250

The Book of Oaths, Muharibin, Qasas (Retaliation), and Diyat (Blood Money)
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا جَرِيرٌ، وَعِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَفِي حَدِيثِ جَرِيرٍ وَعِيسَى بْنِ يُونُسَ ‏ "‏ لأَنَّهُ سَنَّ الْقَتْلَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ لَمْ يَذْكُرَا أَوَّلَ ‏.‏
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Jarir and 'Isa b. Yunus with a slight variation of words.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the reliability of hadith transmission, noting that the same tradition has been narrated through different chains of transmitters. It underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through careful documentation and verification.

Modern Application

In today's information age, the practice of verifying sources is essential. Just as scholars ensure the authenticity of hadiths, individuals can apply this principle by critically evaluating the information they consume and share.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of diverse narrations in affirming the reliability of religious teachings.

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This hadith is #4250 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Oaths, Muharibin, Qasas (Retaliation), and Diyat (Blood Money). It is graded Sahih.

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