What is Sahih Muslim 6521 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 narrated on the authority of Suhail 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 6521 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Sahih Muslim #6521

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، عَنْ رَوْحِ بْنِ الْقَاسِمِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ مَخْلَدٍ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ بِلاَلٍ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Suhail with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the reliability of narrators in the transmission of Islamic teachings. It indicates that a similar hadith has been narrated through the same chain of transmitters, reinforcing the authenticity of the message. This practice is essential in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, this principle can be applied in various fields, including journalism and academia, where verifying sources and ensuring accuracy is essential for credibility and trustworthiness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of reliable narration in preserving the teachings of Islam.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith