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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 5934 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5934 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Anas b. Malik with this addition that instead of the word al-Amhaq there is the word Azhar."

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، يَعْنُونَ ابْنَ جَعْفَرٍ ح وَحَدَّثَنِي الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّاءَ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ مَخْلَدٍ، حَدَّثَنِي سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ، بِلاَلٍ كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ رَبِيعَةَ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ - عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ مَالِكِ بْنِ أَنَسٍ وَزَادَ فِي حَدِيثِهِمَا كَانَ أَزْهَرَ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Anas b. Malik with this addition that instead of the word al-Amhaq there is the word Azhar.

Context

This hadith illustrates the process of hadith transmission and the variations that can occur in narrations. It highlights the meticulous nature of preserving the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ teachings, ensuring that even slight differences in wording are acknowledged and documented. This attention to detail is crucial for maintaining the authenticity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's information age, the accuracy of transmitted knowledge is paramount. People are encouraged to verify sources and understand the context of information to ensure its reliability.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of preserving the exact wording and context of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith