What is Sahih Muslim 5930 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Simak with the same 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 5930 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Sahih Muslim #5930

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 عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، أَخْبَرَنَا حَسَنُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Simak with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the reliability of hadith transmission through a specific chain of narrators. It highlights the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ) accurately, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of Islamic knowledge. This reflects the dedication of scholars in ensuring the authenticity of teachings.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle encourages individuals to seek knowledge from credible sources and to value the integrity of information. It serves as a reminder of the importance of due diligence in education and research.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of reliable narrations in preserving Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith