What is Sahih Muslim 6169 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions) states: "The above hadith is narrated likewise 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 6169 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6169

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 حَاتِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ الأَسْوَدَ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا مُوسَى، يَقُولُ لَقَدْ قَدِمْتُ أَنَا وَأَخِي، مِنَ الْيَمَنِ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

The above hadith is narrated likewise through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition. It indicates that the same message can be conveyed through multiple chains of narrators, reinforcing the reliability and authenticity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The emphasis on different chains of transmission highlights the meticulous care taken by early Muslims to preserve the teachings of Islam.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle underlines the value of verifying information and ensuring its authenticity before sharing it. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge from credible sources, fostering a culture of informed discussions and teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of multiple narrations in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith