What is Sahih Muslim 5954 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'mash through a different 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 5954 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Sahih Muslim #5954

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 أَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصٌ يَعْنِي ابْنَ غِيَاثٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ إِسْحَاقُ، بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ خَشْرَمٍ قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِإِسْنَادِ جَرِيرٍ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِهِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'mash through a different chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge through various chains of narrators, emphasizing the importance of preserving authentic teachings. It reflects the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the efforts made by scholars to ensure the accuracy of the Prophet's (ﷺ) sayings.

Modern Application

In today's world, this highlights the importance of verifying information and seeking authentic sources of knowledge. It encourages individuals to be diligent in their pursuit of truth and understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of maintaining the integrity of transmitted knowledge.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith