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 4668 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4668 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "Another version of the tradition narrated on the same authority attributes the same words to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) except that it replaces kariha with ankhara and vice versa."

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 أَبُو الرَّبِيعِ الْعَتَكِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ زَيْدٍ - حَدَّثَنَا الْمُعَلَّى بْنُ، زِيَادٍ وَهِشَامٌ عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ ضَبَّةَ بْنِ مِحْصَنٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِنَحْوِ ذَلِكَ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ فَمَنْ أَنْكَرَ فَقَدْ بَرِئَ وَمَنْ كَرِهَ فَقَدْ سَلِمَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Another version of the tradition narrated on the same authority attributes the same words to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) except that it replaces kariha with ankhara and vice versa.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a tradition where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's beliefs. The variation in wording between 'ankhara' (to deny) and 'kariha' (to dislike) reflects the nuances in understanding and interpreting religious texts. This highlights the significance of accurate transmission in preserving the teachings of Islam.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle underscores the importance of honesty in expressing one's beliefs and opinions. It encourages individuals to engage in open dialogues about their convictions while respecting differing viewpoints, fostering a more inclusive and understanding community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of accurately conveying the Prophet's words and the variations that can occur in oral traditions.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith