What is Sahih Muslim 5439 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment) states: "This hadith has been reported on the authority of Hisham 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 5439 in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment.

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Sahih Muslim #5439

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.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

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

Context

This hadith discusses the reliability of hadith transmission, highlighting the importance of maintaining authenticity in the reporting of prophetic sayings. It underscores the meticulous nature of scholars in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the significance of accurate transmission in Islamic scholarship.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith encourages individuals to prioritize authenticity in the information they receive. It serves as a reminder to critically evaluate sources and to appreciate the efforts made by scholars in preserving Islamic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining accuracy in the reporting of prophetic sayings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith