Sahih Muslim #6133

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.

حَدَّثَنِيهِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ قُهْزَاذَ، قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ حَدَّثَنِيهِ عَنْ عَبْدِ، اللَّهِ بْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ فِي الْمَعْنَى غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ فَلَمَّا وَقَعْتُ بِهَا لَمْ أَنْشَبْهَا أَنْ أَثْخَنْتُهَا غَلَبَةً ‏.‏
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri with the same chain of transmitters, but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge, specifically how a narration by Zuhri is reported with slight variations in wording. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of hadith while acknowledging that variations can occur in transmission. This reflects the meticulous nature of hadith scholarship and the care taken to ensure accurate reporting.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle underscores the importance of accurate communication and the value of preserving information faithfully. Whether in personal conversations or professional settings, ensuring clarity and accuracy can prevent misunderstandings and foster trust.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the process of narrating hadiths and the variations that can arise in the transmission of knowledge.

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This hadith is #6133 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions. It is graded Sahih.

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