Sahih Muslim #4560
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 illustrates the concept of hadith transmission through various chains of narrators, reinforcing the significance of authenticity in Islamic teachings. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized that the reliability of a hadith is bolstered when it is reported by multiple sources, ensuring that the message remains intact and trustworthy over time.
Modern Application
In our daily lives, the principle of verifying information through multiple credible sources is essential. Whether in academic research or news consumption, ensuring that claims are supported by various reliable accounts helps maintain the integrity of knowledge.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of multiple narrators in establishing the credibility of a hadith.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #4560 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions. It is graded Sahih.