What is Sahih Muslim 5766 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Dreams) states: "This hadith has been reported on the authority of `Ubaidullah 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 5766 in the Book of The Book of Dreams.

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Sahih Muslim #5766

The Book of Dreams

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَعُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been reported on the authority of `Ubaidullah with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith, similar to the previous one, emphasizes the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadith. It reinforces the idea that multiple sources can report the same message, which adds to the credibility and authenticity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the practice of verifying sources and ensuring accurate information is crucial. Just as hadith scholars cross-reference narrations, individuals today can benefit from checking multiple sources before forming opinions or sharing information.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the necessity of reliable narrators in the reporting of hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith