What is Sahih Muslim 6656 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 narrated on the authority of 'Ubada b. Samit 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 6656 in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness.

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Sahih Muslim #6656

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ الصَّامِتِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of 'Ubada b. Samit through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge, specifically mentioning 'Ubada b. Samit and the reliability of narrators. It underscores the importance of maintaining authenticity in the transmission of hadiths, ensuring that teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are accurately conveyed.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, this principle of authenticity is crucial in educational settings. We must ensure that the information we share is credible and well-sourced, especially when it pertains to religious teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of reliable narrators in the preservation of Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith