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 4660 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4660 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "It has been narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Umar that he visited Ibn Muti', and related from the Prophet (ﷺ) the tradition that has gone before."

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 ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا لَيْثٌ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، بْنِ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ عَنْ بُكَيْرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الأَشَجِّ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ أَتَى ابْنَ مُطِيعٍ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

It has been narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Umar that he visited Ibn Muti', and related from the Prophet (ﷺ) the tradition that has gone before.

Context

This narration highlights the importance of hadith transmission, as Ibn 'Umar recounts a visit to Ibn Muti' where he shares a tradition from the Prophet ﷺ. It emphasizes the role of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of Islam, showcasing the meticulous nature of hadith transmission.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith emphasizes the significance of authenticity in knowledge sharing. It encourages individuals to seek reliable sources and verify information before passing it on, fostering a culture of integrity and trust.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the importance of accurate transmission of knowledge and the reliability of narrators.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith