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 5581 in the Book of The Book of Greetings.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5581 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Greetings) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn Juraij with the same chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording."

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 سَعِيدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى الأُمَوِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ فَقَالَ رَجُلٌ مِنَ الْقَوْمِ أَرْقِيهِ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ وَلَمْ يَقُلْ أَرْقِي ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn Juraij with the same chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith indicates a variation in the narration of a previous hadith by Ibn Juraij, which highlights the importance of the chain of transmitters in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The slight difference in wording does not alter the essence of the message conveyed, showcasing the meticulous nature of hadith transmission.

Modern Application

In contemporary discussions about knowledge sharing, this hadith underscores the significance of accurate transmission of information. It reminds us to verify sources and respect the integrity of teachings, whether in religious contexts or everyday life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the process of narrating hadiths and the variations that can occur while maintaining the core message.

Hadith Transmission