What is Sahih Muslim 4279 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Legal Punishments) states: "This hadith is narrated on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters with a slight variation of words."

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 4279 in the Book of The Book of Legal Punishments.

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Sahih Muslim #4279

The Book of Legal Punishments

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ خَشْرَمٍ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ عِيسَى، بْنِ يُونُسَ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ إِنْ سَرَقَ حَبْلاً وَإِنْ سَرَقَ بَيْضَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith is narrated on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters with a slight variation of words.

Context

This hadith is a testament to the meticulous nature of hadith transmission, indicating that slight variations in wording can occur even within the same chain of narrators. It highlights the importance of accuracy and consistency in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In contemporary discussions, recognizing variations in narratives can foster deeper understanding and dialogue. Just as scholars analyze different versions of hadiths, individuals can benefit from exploring multiple perspectives in conversations, leading to more comprehensive insights.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of different chains of narrators in conveying the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith