Sahih Muslim #5488
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith involves a conversation between Hadrat 'Umar and Abu Mundhir regarding the transmission of a saying from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). 'Umar's inquiry reflects a concern for the authenticity of hadiths and the importance of ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet are accurately conveyed. The takeaway here is the value placed on the integrity of religious knowledge.
Modern Application
In modern times, this principle can be seen in the emphasis on verifying information before sharing it, especially in religious and educational contexts. People are encouraged to seek credible sources and ensure that what they pass on is accurate and trustworthy.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the importance of verifying the authenticity of religious teachings and the role of reliable narrators.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #5488 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Manners and Etiquette. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Talha b. Yahya with the same chain of transmitters but with this variation of wording:.