What is Sahih Muslim 6148 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Hisham b. 'Urwa but 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 6148 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6148

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ، بْنُ سَلَمَةَ عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ عَيَايَاءُ طَبَاقَاءُ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَشُكَّ وَقَالَ قَلِيلاَتُ الْمَسَارِحِ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ وَصِفْرُ رِدَائِهَا وَخَيْرُ نِسَائِهَا وَعَقْرُ جَارَتِهَا ‏.‏ وَقَالَ وَلاَ تَنْقُثُ مِيرَتَنَا تَنْقِيثًا ‏.‏ وَقَالَ وَأَعْطَانِي مِنْ كُلِّ ذَابِحَةٍ زَوْجًا ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Hisham b. 'Urwa but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of accurate transmission in Islamic teachings, as it has been narrated with slight variations. The emphasis on the integrity of the narrators and the preservation of the message of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is crucial for maintaining the authenticity of hadith literature. It serves as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with sharing knowledge.

Modern Application

In today's world, the accuracy of information is paramount, especially in educational and religious contexts. This hadith encourages individuals to verify sources and ensure that teachings are conveyed faithfully, promoting a culture of integrity and trust in communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of accurate narration and the integrity of the sources in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith