What is Sahih Muslim 4412 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Ibn Abu Aufa with a slight variation of 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 4412 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4412

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعُ بْنُ الْجَرَّاحِ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ أَبِي، خَالِدٍ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ أَبِي أَوْفَى، يَقُولُ دَعَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ خَالِدٍ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ هَازِمَ الأَحْزَابِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ قَوْلَهُ ‏"‏ اللَّهُمَّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Ibn Abu Aufa with a slight variation of words.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge and the variations that can occur in narrations. It shows that even slight differences in wording can be significant, as the hadith was transmitted with a variation in the phrase used to refer to Allah's attributes. The takeaway emphasizes the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the respect given to the words of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Modern Application

In today's world, the careful transmission of information is crucial, especially in educational and religious contexts. Just as hadiths are scrutinized for accuracy, we should ensure that the information we share is reliable and precise, fostering a culture of integrity and respect for knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the variations in the narration of hadiths, highlighting the importance of accuracy in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith