What is Sahih Muslim 6130 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 with a slight variation of wording."

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 6130 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6130

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.

حَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ فِي حَدِيثِ جَرِيرٍ كُنْتُ أَلْعَبُ بِالْبَنَاتِ فِي بَيْتِهِ وَهُنَّ اللُّعَبُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham with the same chain of transmitters with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith illustrates the process of narrating hadiths through multiple chains of narrators, showcasing the diligence of scholars in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The mention of playing with girls in the house reflects the normalcy of childhood activities, indicating that the Prophet's life included relatable experiences.

Modern Application

Today, the importance of preserving cultural and familial traditions is paramount. Just as hadiths are carefully transmitted, families can benefit from sharing stories and practices that strengthen their bonds and cultural identity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the rigorous process of narrating the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ teachings through reliable sources.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith