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 4504 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4504 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions), narrated by The same tradition has been narrated through a different chain of transmitters on the authority of A'mash. This version contains the words:, states: "Ila amrin yofzi'una instead of Ila amrin na'rifuhu."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَإِسْحَاقُ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو سَعِيدٍ، الأَشَجُّ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِهِمَا إِلَى أَمْرٍ يُفْظِعُنَا.‏

Ila amrin yofzi'una instead of Ila amrin na'rifuhu.

Narrated by The same tradition has been narrated through a different chain of transmitters on the authority of A'mash. This version contains the words:

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a tradition through different chains of narrators, indicating the importance of verifying information. It reflects the meticulous nature of hadith scholarship and the emphasis on authenticity in preserving the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In modern contexts, the verification of information is paramount, especially with the prevalence of misinformation. Ensuring that sources are credible and reliable is essential in maintaining the integrity of knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the critical nature of ensuring that narrations are accurately conveyed and verified.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith