What is Sahih Muslim 4713 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "The above tradition has also been narrated on the authority of Yunus 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 4713 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4713

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 زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ، أَبِي شَيْبَةَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ يُونُسَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

The above tradition has also been narrated on the authority of Yunus through a different chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith illustrates the concept of hadith transmission through different chains of narrators. It emphasizes the reliability of the sources and the importance of preserving the integrity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The consistency of the message across various narrators reinforces the authenticity of the hadith.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of verifying information through multiple sources is vital. This practice helps in establishing credibility and trustworthiness in both personal and professional communications.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it demonstrates the significance of maintaining the integrity and reliability of narrations through various chains of transmitters.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith