Sahih Muslim #5987

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ إِنْ، شَاءَ اللَّهُ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَسْمَاءَ حَدَّثَنَا جُوَيْرِيَةُ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، أَنَّ سَعِيدَ بْنَ الْمُسَيَّبِ، وَأَبَا، عُبَيْدٍ أَخْبَرَاهُ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمَعْنَى حَدِيثِ يُونُسَ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ ‏.‏
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge through various narrators, emphasizing the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The multiple chains of transmission illustrate the rigorous methods employed to ensure authenticity in the teachings of Islam.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith serves as a reminder of the value of credible information. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge from verified sources and to appreciate the efforts made by scholars in preserving religious teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of preserving the integrity of the Prophet's teachings through reliable narrators.

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