Sahih Muslim #5518

The Book of Greetings
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ سَالِمٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا سَيَّارٌ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Sayyar with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith indicates that the same narration has been transmitted through another chain of narrators, emphasizing the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It reflects the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the commitment of scholars to ensure authenticity. The takeaway is the value placed on reliable sources of knowledge.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle reinforces the importance of verifying information before sharing it. It encourages individuals to seek credible sources and to be diligent in their pursuit of knowledge, especially in an age of misinformation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of preserving the integrity of the Prophet's ﷺ teachings through reliable narrations.

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This hadith is #5518 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Greetings. It is graded Sahih.

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