What is Sahih Muslim 5540 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Greetings) states: "This hadith hilt been reported on the authority of Ma'mar 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 5540 in the Book of The Book of Greetings.

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Sahih Muslim #5540

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith hilt been reported on the authority of Ma'mar with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith, reported by Abd ibn Humayd, reiterates a previous narration with the same chain of transmitters. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of hadith transmission and the role of reliable narrators in conveying the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's context, this serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying sources and ensuring the accuracy of information shared within communities. It encourages a culture of diligence in the transmission of knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the significance of maintaining accurate chains of narration in preserving the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission