What is Sahih Muslim 6551 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 Anas through another 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 6551 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Sahih Muslim #6551

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ الْيَشْكُرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ، جَبَلَةَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِنَحْوِهِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Anas through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of reliable transmission in the study of hadith. It notes that Anas narrated the hadith through a different chain of transmitters, underscoring the meticulous nature of hadith documentation. This practice ensures that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are preserved accurately for future generations.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the integrity of information is vital, especially in an age of misinformation. The rigorous standards of hadith transmission can inspire individuals and organizations to prioritize accuracy and reliability in their communications and information sharing.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of maintaining accurate chains of narration to preserve the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith