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 5446 in the Book of The Book of Manners and Etiquette.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5446 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Manners and Etiquette) states: "This hadith has been reported on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters but there is a slight variation (of wording) that, instead of the word Bu'ithat (I have been sent), the wor…"

The Book of Manners and Etiquette

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّمَا جُعِلْتُ قَاسِمًا أَقْسِمُ بَيْنَكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith has been reported on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters but there is a slight variation (of wording) that, instead of the word Bu'ithat (I have been sent), the word ju'ilat (I have been made) has been used.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadith. It shows that variations in wording can occur while maintaining the core message, highlighting the meticulous nature of hadith scholarship and the efforts to preserve the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle can be applied to the way we communicate information. Understanding that variations can exist in narratives encourages us to seek clarity and context in discussions, fostering better communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it demonstrates the careful reporting and preservation of the Prophet's teachings through various narrators.

Hadith Transmission