What is Sahih Muslim 6321 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions) states: "This hadith has been transmitted by Zuhri on the authority of Ma'mar."

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 6321 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6321

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.

حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الدَّارِمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، وَرَوَاهُ، اللَّيْثُ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ خَالِدِ بْنِ مُسَافِرٍ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، بِإِسْنَادِ مَعْمَرٍ كَمِثْلِ حَدِيثِهِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted by Zuhri on the authority of Ma'mar.

Context

This hadith highlights the transmission of knowledge through reliable sources, specifically mentioning the authority of Zuhri and Ma'mar. The emphasis on proper transmission underscores the importance of authenticity in the sharing of hadiths and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's information age, the authenticity of knowledge is paramount. Just as the hadith emphasizes reliable transmission, we should critically evaluate our sources of information and ensure we share accurate knowledge with others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of preserving the integrity of hadith through trustworthy narrators.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith