What is Sahih Muslim 6138 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 Sa'd 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 6138 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6138

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 بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالاَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سَعْدٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

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

Context

This hadith indicates that a narration from Sa'd has been transmitted through a reliable chain. It emphasizes the significance of maintaining accurate records of hadiths to ensure the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are preserved correctly for future generations.

Modern Application

In our current age, the integrity of information is vital. Just as hadiths are carefully transmitted, we should prioritize accuracy and reliability in the information we share and consume.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the importance of maintaining accurate records and the integrity of narrations.

Hadith Transmission