What is Sahih Muslim 4844 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten) states: "This hadith has been narrated oif the authority of 'Adi b. Hatim 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 4844 in the Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten.

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Sahih Muslim #4844

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ حَاتِمٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated oif the authority of 'Adi b. Hatim through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith illustrates the importance of the transmission of knowledge in Islam, specifically regarding the authenticity of hadiths. It highlights that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) have been passed down through various chains of narrators, ensuring their preservation and reliability. The emphasis on multiple chains reinforces the significance of authenticity in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary Islamic scholarship, the rigorous evaluation of hadith authenticity remains crucial. This principle encourages Muslims to seek knowledge from reliable sources and understand the importance of verifying information before accepting it as part of their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of the chains of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith