What is Sahih Muslim 6554 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship) states: "A hadith like this has been transmitted on the authority of 'Abdullah."

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 6554 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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#6553

#6554

Sahih Muslim

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Sahih Muslim #6554

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ بِشْرُ، بْنُ خَالِدٍ أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ جَعْفَرٍ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْجَوَّابِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ قَرْمٍ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been transmitted on the authority of 'Abdullah.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of accurate transmission in Islamic teachings, as it has been narrated with slight variations. The emphasis on the integrity of the narrators and the preservation of the message of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is crucial for maintaining the authenticity of hadith literature. It serves as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with sharing knowledge.

Modern Application

In today's world, the accuracy of information is paramount, especially in educational and religious contexts. This hadith encourages individuals to verify sources and ensure that teachings are conveyed faithfully, promoting a culture of integrity and trust in communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it underscores the importance of preserving the authenticity of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ teachings.

Hadith Transmission