What is Sahih Muslim 4348 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 chair 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 4348 in the Book of The Book of Judicial Decisions.

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Sahih Muslim #4348

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، وَوَكِيعٍ ح وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي فُدَيْكٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا الضَّحَّاكُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عُثْمَانَ - كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

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

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadith. It highlights the meticulous nature of hadith scholarship, where each narrator's credibility is scrutinized to ensure the authenticity of the message conveyed. The integrity of the hadith relies heavily on the reliability of these narrators, ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are preserved accurately.

Modern Application

In today's world, the concept of reliable sources is crucial, especially in the age of information overload. Just as scholars verify the authenticity of hadiths, individuals should critically evaluate the credibility of information before accepting it as truth, whether in news, social media, or academic research.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of the chain of narrators in ensuring the reliability of the hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith