What is Sahih Muslim 5863 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Jabir b. '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 5863 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Sahih Muslim #5863

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 أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَشْجَعِيُّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مَهْدِيٍّ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ، اللَّهِ يَقُولُ مِثْلَهُ سَوَاءً ‏.‏

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

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of reliable transmission in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The mention of Jabir b. 'Abdullah as a narrator through different chains reinforces the credibility of the message, showcasing the meticulous efforts of early scholars in ensuring accuracy.

Modern Application

In modern discourse, the verification of information through credible sources is essential. By ensuring that knowledge is transmitted accurately, individuals contribute to a more informed society, reflecting the dedication seen in hadith transmission.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith