What is Sahih Muslim 4592 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abd al-Rahman b. Shumasa with 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 4592 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4592

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرُ بْنُ حَازِمٍ، عَنْ حَرْمَلَةَ، الْمِصْرِيِّ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ شُمَاسَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abd al-Rahman b. Shumasa with another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith illustrates the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadith. It serves as a reminder of the rigorous standards upheld by scholars to maintain the authenticity of the teachings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Each narrator's integrity and accuracy play a critical role in preserving the message of Islam.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, the verification of sources is essential for maintaining trust and integrity. Just as hadith scholars ensure the authenticity of narrations, individuals today must be diligent in checking the reliability of sources, especially in discussions that shape public opinion or personal beliefs.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the necessity of a reliable chain of narrators in the transmission of hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith