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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5203 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5203 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks) states: "This hadith has been reported on the authority of Ibn Hashim with the same chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا مَرْوَانُ بْنُ مُعَاوِيَةَ الْفَزَارِيُّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ إِسْحَاقُ، بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو بَدْرٍ، شُجَاعُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ هَاشِمِ بْنِ هَاشِمٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَهُ وَلاَ يَقُولاَنِ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

This hadith has been reported on the authority of Ibn Hashim with the same chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of transmission in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It indicates that the hadith has been reported through various narrators, emphasizing the reliability and authenticity of the message conveyed. The slight variation in wording suggests the careful attention given to accurately relaying the Prophet's words.

Modern Application

In today's world, ensuring the authenticity of information is crucial, especially in religious contexts. This hadith reminds us to value reliable sources and verify information before sharing it, fostering a culture of integrity and respect for knowledge.

Topics

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

Hadith Transmission