What is Sahih Muslim 6671 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 Humaid with the same chain of transmitters, but with a slight variation of wording."

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 6671 in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness.

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Sahih Muslim #6671

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 عَاصِمُ بْنُ النَّضْرِ التَّيْمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدٌ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ إِلَى قَوْلِهِ ‏ "‏ وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرِ الزِّيَادَةَ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Humaid with the same chain of transmitters, but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith demonstrates the nuances of hadith transmission, as it has been narrated with slight variations in wording but maintains the same chain of transmitters. This highlights the care taken by narrators to preserve the essence of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings while acknowledging the potential for minor differences in expression.

Modern Application

In contemporary discussions, the idea of variations in narratives can be seen in storytelling or reporting events, where different perspectives may emerge. Understanding these variations can enrich the overall narrative without detracting from the core message.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of preserving the original message while recognizing the variations that can occur in transmission.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith