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 4703 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4703 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government), narrated by This tradition has been handed down through a different chain Of transmitters with the following change in the wording:, states: "" I was fourteen years old and he thought me too young (to participate in the fight).""

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، وَعَبْدُ الرَّحِيمِ بْنُ، سُلَيْمَانَ ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، - يَعْنِي الثَّقَفِيَّ - جَمِيعًا عَنْ عُبَيْدِ، اللَّهِ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ غَيْرَ أَنَّ فِي حَدِيثِهِمْ وَأَنَا ابْنُ أَرْبَعَ عَشْرَةَ سَنَةً فَاسْتَصْغَرَنِي ‏.‏

" I was fourteen years old and he thought me too young (to participate in the fight)."

Narrated by This tradition has been handed down through a different chain Of transmitters with the following change in the wording:

Context

This narration reflects on the age of a young individual who was considered too young to participate in a fight. It highlights the importance of age and maturity in decision-making processes, particularly in matters of responsibility and duty. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) acknowledged the youth's potential while also recognizing the limits of their experience.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of age and maturity in various responsibilities. It encourages society to consider the readiness of individuals before placing them in significant roles or tasks.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the importance of accurate transmission of the Prophet's (ﷺ) words and the context in which they were conveyed.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith