What is Sahih Muslim 4556 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Yazid b. Hurmuz through another 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 4556 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4556

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 عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ بِشْرٍ الْعَبْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أُمَيَّةَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ هُرْمُزَ، قَالَ كَتَبَ نَجْدَةُ إِلَى ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ‏.‏ وَسَاقَ الْحَدِيثَ بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ بِطُولِهِ.

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Yazid b. Hurmuz through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of transmission in the study of hadith. It indicates that the narration has been passed down through reliable sources, ensuring its authenticity. The integrity of hadith transmission is crucial for maintaining the teachings of Islam as conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In contemporary Islamic scholarship, the authenticity of hadith is paramount. Scholars and students alike engage in rigorous study to verify the chains of transmission, ensuring that the teachings they follow are rooted in reliable sources.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the significance of the chain of narrators in verifying the authenticity of hadith.

Hadith Transmission