Sahih Muslim #559
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 Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) concession regarding dogs for specific purposes, such as herding and hunting. It highlights the importance of context in understanding Islamic teachings. The mention of different narrations emphasizes the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the variations that can occur.
Modern Application
In modern life, this principle reminds us to consider the context and purpose behind rules and guidelines. Understanding the rationale behind decisions can lead to more compassionate and informed actions in our daily interactions.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it demonstrates the variations in narrations that can provide deeper insights into the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #559 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Purification. It is graded Sahih and narrated by A hadith like this has been narrated from Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters except for the fact that in the hadith transmitted by Yahya those words are:.