What is Sahih Muslim 4458 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions) states: "The same tradition has been narrated by a different chain of transmitters with a slight difference in the wording."

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 4458 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4458

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ الْحَنَفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الْحَمِيدِ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنِي سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيُّ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ بَعَثَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم خَيْلاً لَهُ نَحْوَ أَرْضِ نَجْدٍ فَجَاءَتْ بِرَجُلٍ يُقَالُ لَهُ ثُمَامَةُ بْنُ أُثَالٍ الْحَنَفِيُّ سَيِّدُ أَهْلِ الْيَمَامَةِ ‏.‏ وَسَاقَ الْحَدِيثَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ اللَّيْثِ إِلاَّ أَنَّهُ قَالَ إِنْ تَقْتُلْنِي تَقْتُلْ ذَا دَمٍ ‏.‏

The same tradition has been narrated by a different chain of transmitters with a slight difference in the wording.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a tradition regarding a man named Thumamah b. Athal, who was captured and brought to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The hadith emphasizes the importance of accurate transmission of knowledge and the variations that can occur in narrations, highlighting the meticulous nature of hadith preservation.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this hadith reminds us of the importance of reliable sources and accurate information. Whether in academic settings or everyday conversations, ensuring the authenticity of what we share is crucial.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of preserving and accurately transmitting the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith