What is Sahih Muslim 4975 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Sacrifices) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Mu'awiya b. Salih 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 4975 in the Book of The Book of Sacrifices.

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Sahih Muslim #4975

The Book of Sacrifices

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَابْنُ، رَافِعٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ حُبَابٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الْحَنْظَلِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ صَالِحٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Mu'awiya b. Salih with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of transmission in preserving the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It emphasizes the role of reliable narrators in ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet are accurately conveyed to future generations. The integrity of the hadith depends on the authenticity of its narrators, which is a fundamental principle in Islamic scholarship.

Modern Application

In today's context, the principle of verifying sources is crucial, especially with the abundance of information available online. Just as the reliability of hadith is based on trustworthy narrators, individuals should critically evaluate the credibility of information before sharing it, ensuring that they contribute to an informed community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of a reliable chain of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith