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 5321 in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5321 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Muslim b. Yannaq through another chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ أَبِي سُلَيْمَانَ - ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو يُونُسَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي خَلَفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ نَافِعٍ - كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ مُسْلِمِ بْنِ يَنَّاقَ، عَنِ ابْنِ، عُمَرَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِهِ غَيْرَ أَنَّ فِي حَدِيثِ أَبِي يُونُسَ عَنْ مُسْلِمٍ أَبِي الْحَسَنِ وَفِي رِوَايَتِهِمْ جَمِيعًا ‏ "‏ مَنْ جَرَّ إِزَارَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَقُولُوا ثَوْبَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Muslim b. Yannaq through another chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the importance of the transmission of knowledge through reliable sources. The narration highlights how different chains of transmitters convey the same message, underscoring the significance of authenticity in hadith literature. This serves as a reminder of the meticulous nature of hadith compilation and the responsibility of scholars in preserving the teachings of Islam.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of verifying information before sharing it is crucial. Just as hadiths are transmitted through trusted sources, individuals should seek credible information from reliable channels to avoid spreading misinformation. This practice fosters a culture of trust and integrity in communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of reliable sources in the transmission of knowledge.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith