Sahih Muslim #4402

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا النَّضْرُ بْنُ شُمَيْلٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، بْنُ سَعِيدٍ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ وَلَيْسَ فِي حَدِيثِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ ‏ "‏ يُقَالُ هَذِهِ غَدْرَةُ فُلاَنٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Shu'ba with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the integrity of hadith transmission, as it was narrated by multiple individuals with slight variations. The emphasis is on the reliability of the narrators and the authenticity of the message conveyed. This serves as a reminder of the meticulous care taken in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's world, the principles of authenticity and reliability are crucial in various fields, including journalism and academia. Just as hadiths are carefully transmitted, individuals should strive for accuracy and truthfulness in their communications and representations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of reliable narrators and the variations in wording that can occur in the transmission of hadith.

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This hadith is #4402 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions. It is graded Sahih.

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