What is Sahih Muslim 4395 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Buraida but for the last two 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 4395 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4395

The Book of Jihad and Expeditions

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبَّادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَابْنُ أَبِي خَلَفٍ عَنْ زَكَرِيَّاءَ بْنِ عَدِيٍّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَبِي أُنَيْسَةَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ شُعْبَةَ وَلَيْسَ فِي حَدِيثِ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَبِي أُنَيْسَةَ ‏ "‏ وَتَطَاوَعَا وَلاَ تَخْتَلِفَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Buraida but for the last two words.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration attributed to Buraida, indicating that it has been conveyed through various chains of narrators. The mention of slight differences in wording emphasizes the meticulous nature of hadith scholarship and the importance of preserving the integrity of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings.

Modern Application

In today's information age, the nuances of communication are crucial. Just as hadith scholars pay attention to the details in narrations, individuals must also be mindful of how they communicate and share information to ensure clarity and accuracy.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of careful transmission and the preservation of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith