What is Sahih Muslim 4857 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten) states: "This hadith has been narrated 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 4857 in the Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten.

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Sahih Muslim #4857

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي مَالِكُ بْنُ أَنَسٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith indicates the reliability of hadith transmission through multiple chains of narrators. It underscores the importance of verifying the authenticity of religious texts, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of Islamic teachings. The emphasis on transmission integrity reflects a commitment to preserving the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ teachings accurately.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle of verifying information is vital in an age of misinformation. Muslims are encouraged to seek authentic sources and verify claims before accepting them, fostering a culture of critical thinking and responsibility in sharing knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of multiple narrations in establishing the credibility of a hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith