What is Sahih Muslim 5528 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Greetings) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Yazid b. Abu Habib 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 5528 in the Book of The Book of Greetings.

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Sahih Muslim

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Sahih Muslim #5528

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، وَاللَّيْثِ، بْنِ سَعْدٍ وَحَيْوَةَ بْنِ شُرَيْحٍ وَغَيْرِهِمْ أَنَّ يَزِيدَ بْنَ أَبِي حَبِيبٍ، حَدَّثَهُمْ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ، مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Yazid b. Abu Habib with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the authenticity of hadith transmission through the chain of narrators. It showcases the meticulous nature of preserving Islamic teachings and the importance of reliable sources in understanding the Prophet's (ﷺ) life and teachings. The focus is on the integrity of the narrators and the transmission process.

Modern Application

In today's information age, the principle of verifying sources is crucial. Just as hadiths are carefully transmitted, we should ensure the reliability of information before sharing it, fostering a culture of truthfulness and accountability.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of maintaining accurate records and the integrity of narrators in the transmission of Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith