What is Sahih Muslim 6513 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship) states: "The above hadith is narrated through another chain of transmitters with the same meaning"

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 6513 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Sahih Muslim #6513

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.

حَدَّثَنِي هَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ يَحْيَى بْنِ خَالِدٍ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ مَعْنِ بْنِ عِيسَى، عَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمَعْنَى حَدِيثِ جُوَيْرِيَةَ ‏.‏

The above hadith is narrated through another chain of transmitters with the same meaning

Context

This hadith indicates the reliability of hadith transmission, as it mentions that the same message has been conveyed through different chains of narrators. It underscores the importance of authenticity in the transmission of knowledge, particularly in religious teachings. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized that the integrity of the message is paramount for preserving the faith.

Modern Application

In today's context, this highlights the significance of verifying information before sharing it, especially in matters of faith and ethics. Individuals are encouraged to seek authentic sources and ensure the reliability of what they convey to others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity and reliability of religious teachings through verified narrations.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith