Sahih Muslim #4507
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith highlights the importance of the chains of transmission in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It emphasizes that the authenticity of a hadith can be confirmed through various narrators, ensuring that the message remains intact and reliable. The reliability of the narrators and their integrity play a crucial role in the acceptance of hadiths.
Modern Application
In today's world, the principle of verifying information before sharing it is paramount. Just as hadiths require trustworthy transmission, we should ensure that the information we pass on is accurate and credible, especially in an age of misinformation.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of the chains of narrators in confirming the reliability of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #4507 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions. It is graded Sahih.