Sahih Muslim #6504
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith emphasizes the importance of authentic transmission in Islamic teachings. Abu Huraira reports a similar narration from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), highlighting the reliability of the chain of narrators. This underscores the significance of preserving the teachings of Islam accurately and the role of trustworthy narrators in this process.
Modern Application
In the modern context, this hadith reminds us of the importance of verifying information before sharing it. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge from credible sources and to be diligent in ensuring the accuracy of what they convey.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of reliable narrations in preserving Islamic teachings.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #6504 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship. It is graded Sahih.