Sahih Muslim #5631

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 عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ لَمْ يَذْكُرْ قِصَّةَ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ فِي أَوَّلِ الْحَدِيثِ ‏.‏
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters except for the fact that no mention has been made of the account of 'Ata b. Yasir as in the previous hadith.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the authenticity of hadith transmission, highlighting the importance of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It reflects the meticulous nature of hadith scholarship and the value placed on accurate reporting.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle encourages individuals to seek knowledge from credible sources and to value the integrity of information. It promotes critical thinking and discernment in learning.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it addresses the importance of reliable narrators in the transmission of hadith, ensuring the preservation of authentic teachings.

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This hadith is #5631 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Greetings. It is graded Sahih.

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