What is Sahih Muslim 4285 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Legal Punishments) states: "The above hadith is likewise narrated 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 4285 in the Book of The Book of Legal Punishments.

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Sahih Muslim #4285

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَنْصُورٌ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

The above hadith is likewise narrated through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith indicates that the previous narration has been conveyed through another reliable chain of transmitters. It emphasizes the significance of multiple narrations in establishing the authenticity of a hadith. The practice of cross-referencing various chains strengthens the credibility of the teachings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In contemporary scholarship, the practice of corroborating information from multiple sources is crucial for establishing truth. Just as hadith scholars validate narrations through various chains, individuals should seek diverse perspectives to form well-rounded conclusions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of multiple chains in confirming the reliability of hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith