What is Sahih Muslim 4848 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 Haiwa with the same chain of transmitters, but 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 4848 in the Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten.

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Sahih Muslim #4848

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 الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُقْرِئُ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ حَيْوَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ غَيْرَ أَنَّ حَدِيثَ ابْنِ وَهْبٍ، لَمْ يَذْكُرْ فِيهِ صَيْدَ الْقَوْسِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Haiwa with the same chain of transmitters, but with a slight variation of words.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration with slight variations in wording. It emphasizes the meticulous nature of hadith transmission, where scholars ensure accuracy while acknowledging minor differences in narrations. This reflects the dedication of early scholars in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle of careful transmission can be applied to the importance of accuracy in sharing information. Whether in academic settings or everyday conversations, ensuring that we convey messages correctly is vital to maintaining trust and clarity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the process of narrating hadiths with variations, showcasing the diligence of scholars in preserving authentic teachings.

Hadith Transmission