This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters.
Context
This hadith emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reliable chain of narrators in the transmission of hadith. It indicates that the same narration has been reported through various sources, underscoring the meticulous nature of hadith scholarship. This practice ensures that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are preserved accurately.
Modern Application
In today's context, this principle highlights the need for diligence in verifying information sources. Whether in academic research or personal learning, ensuring that knowledge is derived from credible and reliable sources is essential for integrity.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of maintaining a trustworthy chain of narrators in the preservation of hadith.
And to Madyan [We sent] their brother Shu'ayb. He said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. And do not decrease from the measure and the scale. Indeed, I see you in prosperity, but indeed, I fear for you the punishment of an all-encompassing Day.
سُورَةُ الحَاقَّةِ
Al-Haaqqa (The Reality)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
وَلَوْ تَقَوَّلَ عَلَيْنَا بَعْضَ ٱلْأَقَاوِيلِ
And if Muhammad had made up about Us some [false] sayings,
This hadith is #6693 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness. It is graded Sahih.
