Sahih Muslim #4763

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.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ زَائِدَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي بِشْرُ بْنُ، خَالِدٍ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ جَعْفَرٍ - حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏
A similar tradition has been narrated on the authority of al-A'mash.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a similar tradition, indicating the reliability and consistency of the teachings being conveyed. It reflects the importance of multiple narrators in ensuring that the message of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is accurately preserved and communicated. This practice is vital for maintaining the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's world, the concept of verifying information through multiple sources is essential. This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of cross-referencing information to ensure its accuracy, especially in an age where misinformation can spread easily.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of consistent narration in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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This hadith is #4763 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book on Government. It is graded Sahih.

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