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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 4609 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4609 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "This tradition has been hanoed down through a different chain of transmitters on the authority of Hisham with aslight variation in the wording."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، وَابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ وَأَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ، أَبِي شَيْبَةَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحِيمِ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ عَبْدَةَ وَابْنِ نُمَيْرٍ فَلَمَّا جَاءَ حَاسَبَهُ ‏.‏ كَمَا قَالَ أَبُو أُسَامَةَ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ ابْنِ نُمَيْرٍ ‏ "‏ تَعْلَمُنَّ وَاللَّهِ وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لاَ يَأْخُذُ أَحَدُكُمْ مِنْهَا شَيْئًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَزَادَ فِي حَدِيثِ سُفْيَانَ قَالَ بَصُرَ عَيْنِي وَسَمِعَ أُذُنَاىَ ‏.‏ وَسَلُوا زَيْدَ بْنَ ثَابِتٍ فَإِنَّهُ كَانَ حَاضِرًا مَعِي ‏.‏

This tradition has been hanoed down through a different chain of transmitters on the authority of Hisham with aslight variation in the wording.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a tradition through various narrators, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting in Islamic teachings. It reflects the meticulous efforts of early scholars to preserve the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, ensuring that they are conveyed correctly to future generations.

Modern Application

In today's world, the integrity of information is crucial. This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying sources and ensuring accuracy in communication, whether in academic, professional, or personal contexts.

Topics

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

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith