What is Sahih Muslim 4840 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of 'Adi b. Hatim with a slight variation of words."

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 4840 in the Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten.

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Sahih Muslim #4840

The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ نَافِعٍ الْعَبْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ، أَبِي السَّفَرِ وَعَنْ نَاسٍ، ذَكَرَ شُعْبَةُ عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَدِيَّ بْنَ حَاتِمٍ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الْمِعْرَاضِ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ ذَلِكَ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of 'Adi b. Hatim with a slight variation of words.

Context

In this hadith, 'Adi b. Hatim inquires about the concept of 'mi'raaj' (a type of gift or endowment) from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The discussion revolves around the transmission of knowledge and the importance of maintaining the authenticity of hadiths. This emphasizes the significance of reliable narrations in preserving the teachings of Islam.

Modern Application

Today, the principles of hadith transmission remind us of the importance of verifying information before sharing it. In an age of rapid communication, ensuring the accuracy of what we convey can help maintain the integrity of knowledge and prevent the spread of misinformation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of reliable narrations in preserving Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith