What is Sahih Muslim 4812 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "This tradition has also been narrated on the same authority through another 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 4812 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4812

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 دَاوُدُ بْنُ رُشَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، عَنْ بَكْرِ بْنِ مُضَرَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ أَبِي عَلِيٍّ الْهَمْدَانِيِّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عُقْبَةَ بْنَ عَامِرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

This tradition has also been narrated on the same authority through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of transmission in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It highlights that the same tradition can be narrated through different chains, reinforcing its authenticity. This practice ensures that the teachings remain reliable and are passed down accurately through generations.

Modern Application

In today's world, the concept of verifying sources is crucial, especially in an age of misinformation. Just as hadiths are scrutinized for authenticity, individuals can apply this principle by critically evaluating information before sharing it, ensuring that they contribute to a well-informed society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of multiple narrations in affirming the reliability of a tradition.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith