Sahih Muslim #6240
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration attributed to Abu Huraira, emphasizing the variations that can occur in hadith reporting. It highlights the importance of careful documentation and the need to maintain accuracy in the transmission of religious teachings.
Modern Application
In today's world, the accuracy of information is critical. Just as hadiths are transmitted with care, individuals should ensure that the information they share is verified and credible to avoid spreading misinformation.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the importance of maintaining accuracy in the reporting of religious teachings.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #6240 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Abu Huraira but with the variation that the hadith transmitted on the authority of Malik conclude with the words of Abu Huraira and there is no mention of a transmission of these from Allah's Apostle (ﷺ):.