What is Sahih Muslim 4842 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zakariya b. Abu Za'ida with the same 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 4842 in the Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten.

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Sahih Muslim #4842

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ بْنُ أَبِي، زَائِدَةَ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zakariya b. Abu Za'ida with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith reiterates the significance of the chain of narrators in hadith transmission, indicating that the same tradition has been conveyed through different sources. This practice is essential for establishing the authenticity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and ensuring their accurate transmission over time.

Modern Application

In an era where information can easily be distorted, applying the principle of verifying sources is crucial. Just as hadith scholars check the reliability of narrators, individuals should critically assess the credibility of information before accepting or sharing it.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the necessity of diverse narrations in confirming the reliability of a hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith