What is Sahih Muslim 6031 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of 'Umar b. Sa'id 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 6031 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6031

The Book of the Merits of the Companions

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of 'Umar b. Sa'id with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith is a reference to a narration by 'Umar b. Sa'id, indicating the continuity of hadith transmission through a reliable chain. It underscores the importance of preserving and passing down authentic teachings. The takeaway is the significance of maintaining the integrity of religious knowledge.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle can inspire efforts to document and share knowledge accurately. It emphasizes the value of education and the responsibility of individuals to convey information faithfully.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of maintaining a reliable chain of narrators in hadith scholarship.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith