What is Sahih Muslim 6078 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 Yabyl 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 6078 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#6077

#6078

Sahih Muslim

#6079

›

Sahih Muslim #6078

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.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَابْنُ، رُمْحٍ عَنِ اللَّيْثِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

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

Context

This hadith discusses the narration of a hadith with slight variations in wording, showcasing the diversity in hadith transmission. It reflects the care taken by narrators to preserve the essence of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings while acknowledging minor differences.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this emphasizes the importance of understanding variations in teachings and interpretations. It encourages individuals to approach knowledge with an open mind while respecting the authenticity of the sources.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the nuances involved in the narration and preservation of hadiths.

Hadith Transmission