What is Sahih Muslim 4788 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "This 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.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 4788 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4788

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ خَشْرَمٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا الْحَجَّاجُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ - عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، حَدَّثَنِي يُونُسُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، قَالَ تَفَرَّجَ النَّاسُ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، فَقَالَ لَهُ نَاتِلُ الشَّامِ وَاقْتَصَّ الْحَدِيثَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ خَالِدِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ ‏.‏

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

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a tradition through various chains of narrators, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in the reporting of hadiths. It serves as a reminder of the rigorous methods employed by scholars to ensure that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are accurately preserved. The takeaway is the significance of reliable sources in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle translates to valuing credible information and sources, especially in an age of misinformation. It encourages individuals to verify facts and seek knowledge from trustworthy channels.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity of religious teachings through reliable narrations.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith

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[That is Our] established way for those We had sent before you of Our messengers; and you will not find in Our way any alteration.

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كَذَٰلِكَ ۖ وَأَوْرَثْنَٰهَا قَوْمًا ءَاخَرِينَ

Thus. And We caused to inherit it another people.

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