What is Sahih Muslim 6179 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions) states: "This tradition has been transmitted on the authority of Shu'ba through A'mash, but there is a difference of order of the four."

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 6179 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6179

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 ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي بِشْرُ بْنُ، خَالِدٍ أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ جَعْفَرٍ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِإِسْنَادِهِمْ وَاخْتَلَفَا عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، فِي تَنْسِيقِ الأَرْبَعَةِ ‏.‏

This tradition has been transmitted on the authority of Shu'ba through A'mash, but there is a difference of order of the four.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge through various narrators, highlighting the differences in the order of narration. It reflects the complexity of hadith transmission and the diligence required by scholars to ensure accuracy in reporting the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In modern times, this narration serves as a reminder of the importance of clarity and precision in communication. It encourages individuals to be mindful of how information is conveyed and the potential for variations in understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the nuances involved in the transmission of religious knowledge.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith