What is Sahih Muslim 6555 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship) states: "Abu Musa, reported that a person came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) ; the rest of the hadith is the same."

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 6555 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Sahih Muslim #6555

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، قَالَ أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَجُلٌ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ جَرِيرٍ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ ‏.‏

Abu Musa, reported that a person came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) ; the rest of the hadith is the same.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition. It recounts an incident where a man approached the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, seeking guidance. The emphasis on reliable narration underscores the significance of authentic hadith transmission, ensuring that teachings are preserved accurately for future generations.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the integrity of information is crucial. Just as hadiths are transmitted with care, we should strive to share knowledge responsibly and verify sources before spreading information, especially in an age of misinformation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the process of narrating hadith and the importance of maintaining authenticity in Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith