Sahih Muslim #5650

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 عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ شُعَيْبِ بْنِ اللَّيْثِ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ جَدِّي، حَدَّثَنِي عُقَيْلُ بْنُ، خَالِدٍ ح وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الدَّارِمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ عُقَيْلٍ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَقُلْ سَمِعْتُ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ شُعَيْبٍ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَمَا قَالَ مَعْمَرٌ ‏.‏
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri with the same chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith discusses the significance of narrating hadiths accurately, as shown by the slight variations in wording among different narrators. It emphasizes the importance of precision in conveying the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to ensure that the intended message is preserved.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle of accuracy in communication is vital. Whether sharing religious knowledge, academic information, or personal stories, ensuring that the details are correct helps maintain trust and clarity in our interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the necessity of precise narration in the transmission of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings.

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This hadith is #5650 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Greetings. It is graded Sahih.

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