What is Sahih Muslim 5813 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues) states: "This hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording."

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 5813 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Sahih Muslim #5813

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا سَلِيمٌ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ وَقَالَ بَدَلَ أَتَمَّهَا أَحْسَنَهَا ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge and the variations that can occur in narrations. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the authenticity of hadiths and the role of different chains of transmission in Islamic scholarship. The slight variation in wording serves as a reminder of the meticulous nature of hadith preservation.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith underscores the significance of accurate knowledge transmission. It encourages individuals to seek authentic sources of information and to be aware of variations in teachings, fostering a culture of critical thinking and verification.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the importance of the chains of narrators in preserving the integrity of hadiths.

Hadith Transmission