What is Sahih Muslim 5156 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks) states: "This hadith is reported on the authority of Sahl b. Sa'd with a slight variation of wording."

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 5156 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sahih Muslim #5156

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.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ، سَعِيدٍ حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْقَارِيَّ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ، بْنِ سَعْدٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِهِ وَلَمْ يَقُولاَ فَتَلَّهُ ‏.‏ وَلَكِنْ فِي رِوَايَةِ يَعْقُوبَ قَالَ فَأَعْطَاهُ إِيَّاهُ ‏.‏

This hadith is reported on the authority of Sahl b. Sa'd with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the significance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition. It highlights the reliability of narrators and the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The slight variation in wording shows the meticulous nature of hadith transmission, underscoring the commitment to accuracy in sharing the Prophet's teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle of careful transmission can be seen in educational practices where accuracy and integrity in sharing knowledge are paramount. It encourages individuals to be diligent in how they convey information to ensure it remains true to its original form.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the process of narrating and preserving the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) accurately.

Hadith Transmission