What is Sahih Muslim 6042 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 Jabir through another 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 6042 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6042

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، وَابْنِ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، سَمِعَ جَابِرًا، ح وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، سَمِعْتُ جَابِرًا، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ نُمَيْرٍ وَزُهَيْرٍ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Jabir through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the significance of a reliable chain of narrators in the transmission of Islamic teachings. Jabir's narration, passed down through various reliable sources, serves to reinforce the authenticity of the message conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It highlights the rigorous standards upheld by scholars in preserving hadith.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the practice of verifying information is vital. Just as hadith scholars meticulously check sources, individuals should strive to confirm the credibility of information before sharing it, fostering a culture of honesty and integrity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it demonstrates the careful transmission of teachings through trustworthy narrators.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith