Is this hadith authentic?

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 4653 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4653 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "The same tradition has been narrated by the same authority through another chain of transmitters with a slight difference in 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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ الْقَوَارِيرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ غَيْلاَنَ، بْنِ جَرِيرٍ عَنْ زِيَادِ بْنِ رِيَاحٍ الْقَيْسِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِنَحْوِ حَدِيثِ جَرِيرٍ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَتَحَاشَى مِنْ مُؤْمِنِهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The same tradition has been narrated by the same authority through another chain of transmitters with a slight difference in wording.

Context

This hadith illustrates the reliability of hadith transmission, as it has been narrated through different chains of transmitters with slight variations in wording. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of the message being conveyed. This serves as a reminder of the meticulous nature of preserving Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In modern times, the emphasis on authenticity and reliability can be applied to various fields, including education and media. Ensuring that information is accurately transmitted and verified fosters trust and integrity in communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of preserving the original message through reliable sources.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith