What is Sahih Muslim 4634 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of A'mash."

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 4634 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4634

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 بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، وَأَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of A'mash.

Context

This hadith also underscores the importance of the chain of narrators in hadith transmission. 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