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 5895 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5895 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham through another chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording."

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 بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، وَوَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ يَزِيدُ بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَى بَعْضٍ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham through another chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge in Islam. It notes that the hadith has been narrated through different chains of transmitters, indicating the meticulous process of preserving the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ. The variations in wording serve to emphasize the reliability and authenticity of the hadith literature.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the emphasis on authentic sources is crucial for understanding Islamic teachings. This hadith reminds us of the importance of verifying information and relying on credible sources in our quest for knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it discusses the variations in the narration of hadiths and the importance of maintaining authenticity in Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith