What is Sahih Muslim 4527 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Aswad b. Qais 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 4527 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4527

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ، بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا الْمُلاَئِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ بْنِ قَيْسٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِهِمَا ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Aswad b. Qais with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of hadith through various narrators, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the message. It shows that different narrators can convey similar meanings, which is crucial for understanding the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle encourages individuals to appreciate diverse perspectives while seeking a common understanding. It highlights the value of collaboration and dialogue in various fields, including education and community building.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the importance of diverse narrations in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith