What is Sahih Muslim 5878 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues) states: "This hadith had been narrated on the authority of al-A'mash through another chain of transmitters also."

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 5878 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Sahih Muslim #5878

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، وَوَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي ح، وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ، - يَعْنِي الأَحْمَرَ - كُلُّهُمْ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith had been narrated on the authority of al-A'mash through another chain of transmitters also.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the reliability of hadith transmission, noting that it has been narrated through multiple chains of transmitters. This reinforces the importance of verifying sources and maintaining the integrity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Such diligence ensures that the message remains authentic and trustworthy for future generations.

Modern Application

In today's information age, this principle is crucial as it encourages individuals to critically evaluate sources and ensure the accuracy of information before sharing it, fostering a culture of responsibility in communication.

Topics

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

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith