What is Sahih Muslim 4398 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn Umar through some other Chains 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 4398 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4398

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.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الرَّبِيعِ الْعَتَكِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ، الرَّحْمَنِ الدَّارِمِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا صَخْرُ بْنُ جُوَيْرِيَةَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn Umar through some other Chains of transmitters.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration by Ibn Umar through various chains of transmitters. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) through reliable sources. This meticulous documentation reflects the commitment of early scholars to maintain the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this highlights the importance of preserving knowledge accurately. Whether in academic research or personal learning, ensuring that information is transmitted correctly is essential for maintaining its value.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the process of narrating hadiths through various reliable sources.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith