Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 4480 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4480 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions) states: "It has been narrated on the authority of the same narrator through another chain of transmitters with the same difference in the wording."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْجَهْضَمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، حَدَّثَنِي خَالِدُ بْنُ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ وَلَيْسَ بِالنَّجَاشِيِّ الَّذِي صَلَّى عَلَيْهِ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

It has been narrated on the authority of the same narrator through another chain of transmitters with the same difference in the wording.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadith. It emphasizes the need for accuracy and reliability in reporting the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The integrity of the narrators is crucial to ensure that the teachings of Islam are preserved correctly.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of verifying information before sharing it is vital. Just as the authenticity of hadith relies on trustworthy narrators, we should seek credible sources and fact-check before spreading news or opinions, especially on social media.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of a reliable chain of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith