What is Sahih Muslim 4682 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "The same tradition has been handed down through a different chain of transmitters."

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 4682 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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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 الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا النَّضْرُ بْنُ شُمَيْلٍ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

The same tradition has been handed down through a different chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition. It indicates that the same tradition can be conveyed through multiple chains of narrators, which strengthens its reliability. The emphasis on diverse chains reflects a meticulous approach to preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle underscores the value of diverse sources of information. Just as hadiths are verified through multiple narrators, individuals are encouraged to seek knowledge from various credible sources to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness in understanding important matters.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of multiple chains of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith