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 5104 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5104 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks) states: "This hadith is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira through another chain of transmitters, but he did not mention Aelia (Capitolina. i. e. Bait al-Maqdis)."

The Book of Drinks

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي سَلَمَةُ بْنُ شَبِيبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ أَعْيَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْقِلٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ أُتِيَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِهِ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ بِإِيلِيَاءَ ‏.‏

This hadith is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira through another chain of transmitters, but he did not mention Aelia (Capitolina. i. e. Bait al-Maqdis).

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of Islamic teachings. It highlights the reliability of sources and the significance of accurate reporting in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Modern Application

In today's context, the emphasis on reliable sources is vital, especially in an age of misinformation. Just as the hadith underscores the importance of trustworthy narrators, we should seek credible information and verify sources before accepting claims, particularly in religious and educational matters.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it demonstrates the significance of the chain of narrators in ensuring the authenticity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission