What is Sahih Muslim 4737 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "This tradition has been narrated on the authority of Nu'man b. Bashir 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 4737 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4737

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الدَّارِمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ حَسَّانَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ، أَخْبَرَنِي زَيْدٌ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا سَلاَّمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي النُّعْمَانُ بْنُ بَشِيرٍ، قَالَ كُنْتُ عِنْدَ مِنْبَرِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ أَبِي تَوْبَةَ ‏.‏

This tradition has been narrated on the authority of Nu'man b. Bashir through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge and the importance of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It highlights the role of companions in sharing the Prophet's words and actions, ensuring that they are accurately conveyed to future generations. The takeaway is the emphasis on authenticity and integrity in the transmission of religious knowledge.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith underscores the importance of credible sources in education and information sharing. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge from trustworthy and knowledgeable individuals, ensuring that the information they receive is accurate and reliable.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it focuses on the process of narrating and preserving the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission