What is Sahih Muslim 5833 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues), narrated by A hadith like this has been transmitted on the authority, of 'Ubaidullah with this addition:, states: "Ubaidullah was asked (about these two names, i. e. Jarba' and Adhruh). He said: These are the two towns of Syria and there is between them the distance which can be covered in three nights, and the ha…"

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 5833 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Sahih Muslim #5833

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي ح، وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ، بِشْرٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ وَزَادَ قَالَ عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ فَسَأَلْتُهُ فَقَالَ قَرْيَتَيْنِ بِالشَّامِ بَيْنَهُمَا مَسِيرَةُ ثَلاَثِ لَيَالٍ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ ابْنِ بِشْرٍ ‏.‏ ثَلاَثَةِ أَيَّامٍ ‏.‏

Ubaidullah was asked (about these two names, i. e. Jarba' and Adhruh). He said: These are the two towns of Syria and there is between them the distance which can be covered in three nights, and the hadith transmitted on the authority of Ibn Bishr (the words are)." Three days."

Narrated by A hadith like this has been transmitted on the authority, of 'Ubaidullah with this addition:

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of information regarding two towns in Syria. It highlights the importance of accurate reporting and the role of narrators in preserving the Prophet's teachings. The mention of distances also reflects the significance of geographical knowledge in Islamic tradition.

Modern Application

In today's world, the accuracy of information is vital, especially in communication. Ensuring that details are correctly conveyed helps prevent misunderstandings and promotes clarity in discussions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the importance of accurate narration and the preservation of knowledge.

Hadith Transmission