What is Sahih Muslim 5827 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah 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 5827 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Sahih Muslim #5827

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.

حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ، اللَّهِ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِنَحْوِ حَدِيثِ الأَعْمَشِ وَفِي حَدِيثِ شُعْبَةَ عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، سَمِعْتُ أَبَا وَائِلٍ، ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadiths. It indicates that the authenticity of a hadith can be confirmed through multiple chains, ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are preserved accurately. The reliability of the narrators is crucial for maintaining the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's context, the principle of verifying information before sharing it is paramount. Just as hadiths are transmitted through trustworthy sources, individuals should seek credible information, especially in an age of misinformation. This encourages a culture of responsibility and accuracy in communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of multiple chains of narrators in confirming the reliability of hadiths.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith