What is Sahih Muslim 5968 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Qatada."

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 5968 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Sahih Muslim #5968

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ حَبِيبٍ الْحَارِثِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْحَارِثِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ، بْنُ بَشَّارٍ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ هِشَامٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمُ بْنُ النَّضْرِ التَّيْمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبِي قَالاَ، جَمِيعًا حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، بِهَذِهِ الْقِصَّةِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Qatada.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration by Qatada, indicating the importance of reliable sources in the preservation of Islamic teachings. It highlights the interconnectedness of narrators and the meticulous nature of hadith reporting, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) messages.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this serves as a reminder to prioritize credible sources when seeking knowledge. It encourages individuals to engage with trustworthy scholars and resources to ensure accurate understanding of their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it emphasizes the significance of reliable narrators in the preservation of hadith.

Hadith Transmission