What is Sahih Muslim 6232 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 Hishim with the same 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 6232 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6232

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.

حَدَّثَنَاهُ عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hishim with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith confirms the reliability of hadith transmission, as it indicates that the same message has been conveyed through consistent chains of narrators. This highlights the importance of preserving the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ teachings and ensuring their authenticity.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle can be applied to the importance of verifying information and ensuring accuracy in communication. It encourages individuals to be diligent in sharing knowledge and to respect the origins of the information.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it showcases the importance of consistent narrations in establishing the credibility of hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith