What is Sahih Muslim 5377 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment) states: "This hadith has been reported on the authority of Zuhri with the same 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 5377 in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment.

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Sahih Muslim #5377

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَعَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَ حَدِيثِ يُونُسَ وَذِكْرِهِ الأَخْبَارَ فِي الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been reported on the authority of Zuhri with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the authenticity of hadith transmission. It notes that a particular narration has been reported through a reliable chain of transmitters, which is crucial in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The integrity of the chain ensures that the message conveyed is trustworthy and accurately reflects the Prophet's words.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the principle of authenticity can be applied to various fields, such as journalism and academia, where verifying sources is essential for maintaining credibility and trustworthiness in information dissemination.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of reliable chains of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith