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 581 in the Book of The Book of Purification.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 581 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Purification) states: "This tradition is narrated by Abu Kuraib, Ibn Numair, Abu Tahir, Ibn Wahb, Yahya b. 'Abdullah b. Salim, Malik b. Anas, 'Amr b. Harith on the authority of Hisham b. 'Urwa, with the same chain of transm…"

The Book of Purification

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يَحْيَى بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سَالِمٍ، وَمَالِكُ بْنُ أَنَسٍ، وَعَمْرُو بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَ حَدِيثِ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ ‏.‏

This tradition is narrated by Abu Kuraib, Ibn Numair, Abu Tahir, Ibn Wahb, Yahya b. 'Abdullah b. Salim, Malik b. Anas, 'Amr b. Harith on the authority of Hisham b. 'Urwa, with the same chain of transmitters like one transmitted by Yahya b. Sa'id like the above-mentioned.

Context

This narration discusses the transmission of hadiths, illustrating the chain of narrators who convey the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The emphasis on the reliability and authenticity of these narrations is crucial for preserving Islamic teachings and ensuring their accurate transmission through generations.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the importance of authentic sources in religious teachings is paramount. This hadith underscores the need for individuals to seek knowledge from credible sources and to understand the significance of the chain of transmission in Islamic scholarship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of the chain of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and ensuring their authenticity.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith