Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5723 in the Book of The Book Concerning the Use of Correct Words.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5723 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book Concerning the Use of Correct Words) states: "This hadith has been reported by Alqama b. Wa'il on the authority of his father with a different chain of transmitters and with a slight variation of wording."

The Book Concerning the Use of Correct Words

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَلْقَمَةَ بْنَ وَائِلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَقُولُوا الْكَرْمُ ‏.‏ وَلَكِنْ قُولُوا الْعِنَبُ وَالْحَبَلَةُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith has been reported by Alqama b. Wa'il on the authority of his father with a different chain of transmitters and with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith, reported by Alqama b. Wa'il, emphasizes the importance of proper terminology in Islamic teachings. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises against using the term 'karam' for grapes and instead suggests using 'anab' and 'habalah.' This reflects the significance of language and clarity in communication.

Modern Application

In today's diverse linguistic landscape, using precise language is essential for effective communication. This hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of their word choices, promoting clarity and understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it reflects the importance of accurate language in conveying teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith