What is Sahih Muslim 4463 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zubair with the same chain of transmitters."

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 4463 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4463

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا رَوْحُ بْنُ عُبَادَةَ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ الثَّوْرِيُّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي سَلَمَةُ بْنُ شَبِيبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ أَعْيَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْقِلٌ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zubair with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of consistency in the transmission of knowledge, as it notes that a particular narration has been conveyed through a consistent chain of transmitters. This highlights the reliability of the sources and the significance of maintaining integrity in the sharing of the Prophet's ﷺ teachings.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle can be applied to the importance of maintaining consistency and integrity in communication. It encourages individuals to ensure that their messages are accurately conveyed and faithfully represented.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the reliability of the transmission process in preserving the Prophet's ﷺ teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith