What is Sahih Muslim 4894 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 'Ubaidullah 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 4894 in the Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten.

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Sahih Muslim #4894

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 عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، بِمِثْلِهِ فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of 'Ubaidullah with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of transmission in preserving the teachings of Islam. It emphasizes the reliability of narrators and the significance of maintaining authenticity in the transmission of hadiths.

Modern Application

In contemporary scholarship and education, this principle underscores the importance of credible sources and the need for thorough verification in any form of knowledge sharing. Upholding integrity in information dissemination is crucial.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of maintaining accurate chains of narrators to ensure the reliability of Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith