What is Sahih Muslim 4641 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "The same tradition has been transmitted by a different chain of narrators."

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 4641 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4641

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ بَرَّادٍ الأَشْعَرِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ فُرَاتٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

The same tradition has been transmitted by a different chain of narrators.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of reliable transmission in Islamic teachings. It highlights that the same tradition can be conveyed through different chains of narrators, which reinforces the credibility of the message. The integrity of hadith transmission is crucial for preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's world, the concept of reliable sources is vital, especially with the rise of misinformation. Just as hadiths are carefully transmitted, individuals should verify information before sharing it, ensuring that the truth is upheld in personal and communal discourse.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of multiple chains of narrators in affirming the reliability of a tradition.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith