What is Sahih Muslim 5114 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Jabir b. Abdullah 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 5114 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sahih Muslim #5114

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا رَوْحُ بْنُ عُبَادَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ نَحْوًا مِمَّا أَخْبَرَ عَطَاءٌ، إِلاَّ أَنَّهُ لاَ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ اذْكُرُوا اسْمَ اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Jabir b. Abdullah through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narration in Islamic teachings, as Jabir b. Abdullah relays information that aligns with previous narrations. It emphasizes the meticulous nature of hadith transmission, ensuring that teachings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are accurately conveyed.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of verifying information sources is crucial, especially in an age of rapid information sharing. This hadith encourages individuals to seek out credible sources and verify claims before accepting them as truth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the importance of maintaining a reliable chain of narrators to preserve the authenticity of the Prophet's teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith