Sahih Muslim #4434

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى التَّمِيمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ، كَثِيرِ بْنِ أَفْلَحَ عَنْ أَبِي مُحَمَّدٍ الأَنْصَارِيِّ، وَكَانَ، جَلِيسًا لأَبِي قَتَادَةَ قَالَ قَالَ أَبُو قَتَادَةَ ‏.‏ وَاقْتَصَّ الْحَدِيثَ ‏.‏
Abu Muammad al-Ansari, who was the close companion of Abu Qatada. narrated the hadith (which follows).

Context

This hadith references the transmission of knowledge among companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It highlights the importance of narrating and preserving the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ, showcasing the role of companions in ensuring the continuity of Islamic teachings. The act of narrating hadiths is a critical aspect of Islamic scholarship.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith underscores the significance of learning and sharing knowledge within communities. It encourages individuals to engage in educational activities and to value the transmission of authentic teachings, fostering a culture of learning.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the process of sharing and preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ among his companions.

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This hadith is #4434 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions. It is graded Sahih.

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