Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 6477 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Sahih Muslim #6477

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6477 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship), narrated by This hadith has been reported on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters and no mention is made in the hadith transmitted on the authority of 'Isa (of these words):, states: "" He who endeavours to tell the truth and endeavours to tell a lie," and in the hadith transmitted on the authority of Mushir (the words are):" Until Allah records it"."

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 مِنْجَابُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ التَّمِيمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ، إِبْرَاهِيمَ الْحَنْظَلِيُّ أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ فِي حَدِيثِ عِيسَى ‏"‏ وَيَتَحَرَّى الصِّدْقَ وَيَتَحَرَّى الْكَذِبَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ ابْنِ مُسْهِرٍ ‏"‏ حَتَّى يَكْتُبَهُ اللَّهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

" He who endeavours to tell the truth and endeavours to tell a lie," and in the hadith transmitted on the authority of Mushir (the words are):" Until Allah records it".

Narrated by This hadith has been reported on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters and no mention is made in the hadith transmitted on the authority of 'Isa (of these words):

Context

This hadith discusses the importance of truthfulness, as narrated by A'mash. It highlights the distinction between striving to tell the truth and the act of lying. The emphasis is on the moral responsibility of individuals to be truthful in their speech, which has significant implications for trust and integrity in society.

Modern Application

In everyday interactions, the principle of truthfulness can foster trust in relationships, whether personal or professional. Striving to be honest, even in challenging situations, can enhance one's reputation and lead to more meaningful connections.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Truthfulness and Hadith Transmission because it underscores the moral imperative of honesty in communication and the integrity required in the transmission of hadith.

Truthfulness Hadith Transmission