What is Sahih Muslim 4695 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "The above 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 4695 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4695

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، وَابْنُ، رَافِعٍ عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ آدَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُفَضَّلٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مُهَلْهِلٍ - ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

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

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of traditions through various chains of narrators. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity and authenticity of hadiths as they are passed down through generations. The reliability of the narrators is crucial for preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In contemporary Islamic scholarship, the rigorous process of verifying hadith authenticity remains vital. This ensures that teachings attributed to the Prophet (ﷺ) are accurate and trustworthy, guiding Muslims in their faith and practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of the chain of narrators in ensuring the reliability of religious texts.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith