What is Sahih Muslim 4725 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "The same tradition has been melted through another 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 4725 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4725

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، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

The same tradition has been melted through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith illustrates the concept of hadith transmission through multiple chains of narrators, which serves to authenticate the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The reliability of hadiths is often reinforced by their transmission through various sources, ensuring that the teachings are preserved accurately.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, the principle of verifying information through multiple sources is vital. Whether in journalism, academia, or personal communication, cross-referencing facts helps maintain integrity and trustworthiness in the information shared.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of multiple chains of narrators in establishing the authenticity of hadiths.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith