What is Sahih Muslim 5609 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Greetings) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham 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 5609 in the Book of The Book of Greetings.

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Sahih Muslim #5609

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، وَعَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narration in Islamic tradition. It emphasizes the reliability of the sources from which hadiths are transmitted. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ placed great importance on ensuring that teachings were accurately conveyed, which is crucial for preserving the integrity of Islamic knowledge.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of verifying sources is vital, especially with the rise of misinformation. Just as hadiths require authentic chains of transmission, individuals should seek credible sources of information to make informed decisions in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith