What is Sahih Muslim 4765 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "The above tradition has been handed down 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 4765 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4765

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي بِشْرُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

The above tradition has been handed down through a different chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith indicates that a narration has been transmitted through various chains, emphasizing the importance of preserving the integrity of hadith. It illustrates the rigorous process involved in ensuring that teachings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are accurate and reliable.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle underscores the necessity of maintaining accuracy and reliability in information dissemination. It encourages individuals to verify sources and uphold standards of truthfulness in communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of accurate transmission in preserving Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith