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 4756 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4756 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "Two more versions of the tradition narrated by 'Abdullah b. Badr and Abu Huraira, respectively, have been handed down through different chains of transmitters with negligible difference in the wording…"

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، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَ أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ بَعْجَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْجُهَنِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمَعْنَى حَدِيثِ أَبِي حَازِمٍ عَنْ بَعْجَةَ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ فِي شِعْبٍ مِنَ الشِّعَابِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Two more versions of the tradition narrated by 'Abdullah b. Badr and Abu Huraira, respectively, have been handed down through different chains of transmitters with negligible difference in the wording.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a tradition with slight variations in wording. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) through different narrators, showcasing the reliability of hadith literature and the care taken by scholars to maintain the integrity of these teachings.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle highlights the importance of careful documentation and sharing of knowledge. It encourages individuals to be diligent in preserving information accurately, whether in religious studies or other fields.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the reliability of hadith through various narrations with minor differences.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith