What is Sahih Muslim 5771 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Dreams) states: "The above two hadith have been narrated likewise through another 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 5771 in the Book of The Book of Dreams.

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Sahih Muslim #5771

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَخِي الزُّهْرِيِّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمِّي، ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ الْحَدِيثَيْنِ جَمِيعًا بِإِسْنَادَيْهِمَا سَوَاءً مِثْلَ حَدِيثِ يُونُسَ ‏.‏

The above two hadith have been narrated likewise through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge in Islam. It emphasizes that the same teachings can be conveyed through multiple chains of narrators, ensuring the preservation of the message. The reliability of hadiths is strengthened when they are reported through various sources, demonstrating the collective effort to maintain the integrity of the Prophet's (ﷺ) teachings.

Modern Application

In today's world, the verification of information is crucial. Just as hadiths are corroborated through multiple narrators, we should seek reliable sources and cross-check facts before accepting them as truth. This practice fosters a culture of informed decision-making and reduces the spread of misinformation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of multiple chains of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith