What is Sahih Muslim 5873 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues) states: "The above hadith has likewise been narrated 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 5873 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Sahih Muslim #5873

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 عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

The above hadith has likewise been narrated through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith indicates that the previous narration has been reported through another chain of transmitters. It emphasizes the importance of preserving and transmitting knowledge accurately within the Islamic tradition.

Modern Application

In today's context, this highlights the significance of verifying information and ensuring its authenticity before sharing. It encourages individuals to seek reliable sources and maintain integrity in communication.

Topics

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

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith