Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 6622 in the Book of The Book of Knowledge.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6622 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Knowledge) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Anas b. Malik through another chain of narrators, but with a slight variation of wording."

The Book of Knowledge

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، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، وَأَبُو أُسَامَةَ كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ ابْنِ بِشْرٍ وَعَبْدَةَ لاَ يُحَدِّثُكُمُوهُ أَحَدٌ بَعْدِي سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ فَذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Anas b. Malik through another chain of narrators, but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration by Anas b. Malik, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting in Islamic teachings. The mention of different chains of narration highlights the meticulous nature of hadith transmission, ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are preserved authentically. This serves as a reminder of the responsibility of narrators to convey information truthfully.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle of authenticity and accuracy in communication is crucial. It encourages individuals to verify information before sharing it, fostering a culture of trust and integrity in both personal and communal interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of preserving the integrity of the Prophet's teachings through reliable narrations.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith