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 65 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 65 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith) states: "Ishaq b. Ibrahim narrates this hadith of the Prophet on the authority of Imran b. Husain, like the one narrated by Hammad b. Zaid."

The Book of Faith

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا النَّضْرُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نَعَامَةَ الْعَدَوِيُّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ حُجَيْرَ بْنَ الرَّبِيعِ الْعَدَوِيَّ، يَقُولُ عَنْ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ حَمَّادِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ ‏.‏

Ishaq b. Ibrahim narrates this hadith of the Prophet on the authority of Imran b. Husain, like the one narrated by Hammad b. Zaid.

Context

This hadith, narrated by Ishaq b. Ibrahim, refers to a transmission of a hadith by Imran b. Husain. It emphasizes the importance of the authenticity and reliability of hadith transmission, a crucial aspect of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's context, this underscores the significance of verifying information and sources, especially in religious and educational settings. Ensuring that we rely on authentic teachings helps maintain the integrity of our practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of accurate transmission of the Prophet's (ﷺ) sayings and actions.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith