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 622 in the Book of The Book of Menstruation.

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#621

#622

Sahih Muslim

#623

›

Sahih Muslim #622

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 622 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Menstruation), narrated by This tradition has been narrated by Mu'awyia b. Salim with the same chain of transmitters except for the words:, states: "I was sitting beside the Messenger of Allah" and some other minor alterations."

The Book of Menstruation

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الدَّارِمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ حَسَّانَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ سَلاَّمٍ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ بِمِثْلِهِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ كُنْتُ قَاعِدًا عِنْدَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَقَالَ زَائِدَةُ كَبِدِ النُّونِ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ أَذْكَرَ وَآنَثَ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَقُلْ أَذْكَرَا وَآنَثَا ‏.‏

I was sitting beside the Messenger of Allah" and some other minor alterations.

Narrated by This tradition has been narrated by Mu'awyia b. Salim with the same chain of transmitters except for the words:

Context

This narration emphasizes the importance of the chain of transmitters in hadith literature, as it is reported by Mu'awyia b. Salim. The consistency in the transmission of hadiths is vital for preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and ensuring their authenticity.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle highlights the need for reliable sources of information. Individuals can apply this by verifying facts and ensuring that the knowledge they share is based on trustworthy origins.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of reliable narrators in the transmission of hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith