What is Sahih Muslim 6234 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions) states: "This hadith has been reported on the authority of Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters 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 6234 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6234

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 ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ قَالَتْ كَانَ يَذُبُّ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ حَصَانٌ رَزَانٌ ‏.‏

This hadith has been reported on the authority of Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a teaching through a specific chain of narrators, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting in Islamic tradition. It highlights the rigorous standards upheld by early Muslims to ensure the authenticity of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ teachings. The slight variation in wording illustrates the careful attention to detail in preserving the message.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle reinforces the need for accuracy in communication and the importance of reliable sources. It encourages individuals to be diligent in verifying information before sharing it, promoting integrity in discourse.

Topics

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

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith