What is Sahih Muslim 6485 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship) states: "This hadith has been reported on the authority of A'mash with the same 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 6485 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Sahih Muslim #6485

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ غِيَاثٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been reported on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith reiterates the importance of the chain of transmission in hadith literature, emphasizing the reliability of narrators. It highlights the meticulous nature of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The takeaway is the significance of authenticity in religious knowledge.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle encourages individuals to critically assess the sources of their knowledge and to value authenticity in all forms of information. It promotes a culture of discernment and integrity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of reliable narrators in the preservation of hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith