What is Sahih Muslim 6145 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 Zakriyya' 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 6145 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6145

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَسْبَاطُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ زَكَرِيَّاءَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

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

Context

This hadith indicates that a narration has been passed down through another chain of transmitters, emphasizing the importance of multiple sources in hadith literature. This practice helps to confirm the authenticity of the teachings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and ensures that they are preserved accurately.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, the verification of information through multiple sources is essential to combat misinformation. This hadith highlights the value of corroborating evidence in establishing truth and credibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of diverse chains of narration in confirming the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith