What is Sahih Muslim 4548 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of 'Ikrama b. Ammar."

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 4548 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4548

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.

قَالَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَارِثِ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، بْنِ عَمَّارٍ بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ بِطُولِهِ ‏.‏ وَحَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ الأَزْدِيُّ السُّلَمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا النَّضْرُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ بْنِ، عَمَّارٍ بِهَذَا ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of 'Ikrama b. Ammar.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration attributed to 'Ikrama b. Ammar, emphasizing the importance of reliable sources in the preservation of hadith. The integrity of the message conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ relies heavily on the authenticity of the narrators involved.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the verification of sources is paramount. Just as hadiths are transmitted through credible narrators, individuals should prioritize reliable information in their daily lives, ensuring that the knowledge they acquire is trustworthy.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the role of reliable narrators in maintaining the integrity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith