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 44 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #44

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 44 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Humran that he heard Uthman saying this:, states: "I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) uttering these words (as stated above)."

The Book of Faith

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي بَكْرٍ الْمُقَدَّمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ الْمُفَضَّلِ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ، عَنِ الْوَلِيدِ أَبِي بِشْرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ حُمْرَانَ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ عُثْمَانَ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ مِثْلَهُ سَوَاءً ‏.‏

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) uttering these words (as stated above).

Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Humran that he heard Uthman saying this:

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of authentic transmission in Islamic teachings. Uthman, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, recounts that he heard the Prophet's words directly. This underscores the value placed on reliable sources and the integrity of narrating hadiths.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the emphasis on authenticity extends beyond religious texts to various fields, including journalism and academia. Ensuring that information is accurately conveyed and sourced is crucial for maintaining trust and credibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of direct transmission from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, highlighting the importance of reliability in conveying religious knowledge.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith