What is Sahih Muslim 4581 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government), narrated by Ibn Samura al-'Adawi reported:, states: "I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) say, and he then narrated (the above-mentioned hadith)."

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 4581 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4581

The Book on Government

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي فُدَيْكٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، عَنْ مُهَاجِرِ، بْنِ مِسْمَارٍ عَنْ عَامِرِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، أَنَّهُ أَرْسَلَ إِلَى ابْنِ سَمُرَةَ الْعَدَوِيِّ حَدِّثْنَا مَا، سَمِعْتَ مِنْ، رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ حَاتِمٍ ‏.‏

I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) say, and he then narrated (the above-mentioned hadith).

Narrated by Ibn Samura al-'Adawi reported:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of accurate transmission of knowledge. It reflects the chain of narrators and the responsibility of passing down the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ). The meticulous nature of hadith transmission ensures the preservation of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's information age, this principle underscores the importance of verifying sources and ensuring the accuracy of information shared within communities. It encourages a culture of integrity and responsibility in knowledge dissemination.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of accurate narration and the preservation of the Prophet's (ﷺ) teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith