What is Sahih Muslim 5805 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues) states: "The above hadith was likewise narrated with 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 5805 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Sahih Muslim #5805

The Book of Virtues

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، وَابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

The above hadith was likewise narrated with another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith illustrates the significance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of Islamic teachings. It shows that the reliability of the narrators is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This meticulous approach to transmission ensures that the teachings are preserved accurately.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle can be applied to the importance of verifying sources before sharing information. This practice fosters a culture of responsibility and accuracy in communication, especially in an era of rapid information exchange.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it emphasizes the importance of reliable narrators in the transmission of hadiths.

Hadith Transmission