What is Sahih Muslim 6136 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 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 6136 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6136

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي ح، وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

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

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of transmission in the preservation of Islamic teachings. It emphasizes the reliability of narrators and the significance of maintaining accurate records of hadiths. The mention of Hisham and the various transmitters underscores the meticulous nature of hadith transmission, ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are preserved for future generations.

Modern Application

In today's context, the principle of reliable transmission can be applied to various fields, such as education and information sharing. Ensuring that knowledge is passed down accurately and responsibly is crucial for maintaining integrity in any discipline, whether it be in religious studies, academia, or professional training.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the importance of the chain of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission