Sahih Muslim #4773

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا مِسْعَرٌ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ بْنِ مَرْثَدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ - يَعْنِي النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِمَعْنَى حَدِيثِ الثَّوْرِيِّ ‏.‏
This tradition has been narrated by the same authority through different chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of transmission in the narration of traditions. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is noted for his teachings being conveyed through various reliable sources, ensuring the integrity and authenticity of the message. This highlights the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the responsibility of narrators to maintain accuracy.

Modern Application

In today's context, the principle of verifying sources is crucial, especially in the age of information. Just as hadiths are carefully transmitted, individuals should seek reliable sources when sharing knowledge or information, ensuring that what is communicated is accurate and trustworthy.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of maintaining a reliable chain of narrators to preserve the integrity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

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This hadith is #4773 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book on Government. It is graded Sahih.

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