What is Sahih Muslim 4344 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Judicial Decisions) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham with the same 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 4344 in the Book of The Book of Judicial Decisions.

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Sahih Muslim #4344

The Book of Judicial Decisions

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith reiterates the importance of the chain of narrators in hadith transmission, indicating that the same narration has been conveyed through different chains. This highlights the meticulous nature of hadith preservation and the significance of reliable sources in Islamic scholarship.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle can be applied to the importance of citing sources and ensuring the credibility of information shared in academic and professional settings. It promotes a culture of integrity and accountability in communication.

Topics

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

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith