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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 4669 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4669 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "Another version omits a portion at the end of the tradition-a portion which begins with man radiya wa taba and ends with the last word of the tradition."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ حَسَنُ بْنُ الرَّبِيعِ الْبَجَلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ ضَبَّةَ بْنِ مِحْصَنٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ مِثْلَهُ إِلاَّ قَوْلَهُ ‏ "‏ وَلَكِنْ مَنْ رَضِيَ وَتَابَعَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ لَمْ يَذْكُرْهُ ‏.‏

Another version omits a portion at the end of the tradition-a portion which begins with man radiya wa taba and ends with the last word of the tradition.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration where a portion of the text is omitted. It highlights the importance of accurate transmission in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The mention of the omitted phrase indicates the meticulous nature of hadith reporting, where every word is significant, and any alteration can affect the understanding of the message.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle underscores the importance of accuracy and integrity in communication. Whether in academic research, journalism, or personal interactions, ensuring that information is conveyed correctly is vital for maintaining trust and clarity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the significance of accurate reporting in the preservation of prophetic teachings.

Hadith Transmission