What is Sahih Muslim 6126 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 Hisham 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 6126 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6126

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 ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the transmission of knowledge and the authenticity of hadiths. It highlights the reliability of the chain of narrators, which is crucial for preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This underscores the significance of maintaining integrity in the transmission of religious knowledge.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying information and ensuring authenticity, especially in religious teachings. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge from credible sources and to be diligent in their understanding of faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith