What is Sahih Muslim 5273 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of 'Asim."

Is this hadith authentic?

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 5273 in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment.

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Sahih Muslim #5273

The Book of Clothes and Adornment

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرُ بْنُ عَبْدُ الْحَمِيدِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ غِيَاثٍ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي الْحَرِيرِ‏ بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of 'Asim.

Context

This hadith illustrates the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadiths, emphasizing the rigorous standards upheld by scholars to ensure the authenticity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, the emphasis on verifying sources and maintaining integrity in communication is vital. Just as hadith scholars ensure accurate transmission, individuals should strive for honesty and reliability in their interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it underscores the importance of a trustworthy chain of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet.

Hadith Transmission