What is Sahih Muslim 6653 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Isma'il through other chains of narrators."

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 6653 in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness.

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Sahih Muslim #6653

The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَاهُ إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، وَجَرِيرُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْحَمِيدِ، وَوَكِيعٌ ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي ح، وَحَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، وَيَحْيَى بْنُ حَبِيبٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Isma'il through other chains of narrators.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the transmission of knowledge, as it has been reported through various chains of narrators. It reflects the diligence required in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the significance of accurate reporting in Islamic tradition.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, the careful transmission of knowledge is essential in education and communication. Ensuring that information is conveyed accurately helps maintain the integrity of teachings and fosters a culture of trust.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of precise reporting in the preservation of Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith