What is Sahih Muslim 6402 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship) states: "The above hadith has been transmitted by Hisham with the same chain."

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 6402 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Sahih Muslim #6402

The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

The above hadith has been transmitted by Hisham with the same chain.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narration in the transmission of hadiths. It emphasizes that the authenticity of a hadith is rooted in its transmission through reliable narrators. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ placed great importance on ensuring that his teachings were accurately conveyed to future generations.

Modern Application

In today's context, the principle of verifying sources is crucial in all forms of communication, especially in the age of information. Just as hadiths are scrutinized for authenticity, individuals should critically assess the reliability of information before sharing it.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of a reliable chain of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith