Sahih Muslim #554
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 discusses the transmission of knowledge through various chains of narrators, highlighting the importance of preserving the integrity of the message. The absence of certain phrases in different narrations illustrates the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the care taken by scholars to ensure accuracy.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, the reliability of information is crucial, especially in an age of misinformation. This hadith encourages individuals to seek knowledge from credible sources and to be aware of the context in which information is presented.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the careful process of preserving and transmitting religious knowledge.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #554 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Purification. It is graded Sahih.