Sahih Muslim #5521
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 emphasizes the continuity of knowledge transmission within Islamic scholarship. It indicates that the same information has been conveyed through various chains of narrators, reinforcing the reliability of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This highlights the importance of preserving and sharing authentic knowledge.
Modern Application
In today's world, this principle encourages individuals to seek knowledge from multiple credible sources, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of their faith and its teachings.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the ongoing process of knowledge sharing among scholars.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #5521 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Greetings. It is graded Sahih.