What is Sahih Muslim 6428 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Nu'man b. Bashir through another 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 6428 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Sahih Muslim #6428

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 ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنِ النُّعْمَانِ، بْنِ بَشِيرٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Nu'man b. Bashir through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the significance of the chain of narrators in transmitting Islamic teachings. It indicates that a similar hadith has been reported through another chain, underscoring the meticulous nature of hadith transmission. This practice ensures that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are preserved accurately and authentically.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, this principle highlights the importance of verifying sources and ensuring information is credible before sharing it. Whether in academic research or daily conversations, the integrity of information is crucial.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of maintaining accurate chains of narrators to uphold the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith