What is Sahih Muslim 6696 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 'Asim with the same 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 6696 in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness.

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Sahih Muslim #6696

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.

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَأَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ جَمِيعًا عَنْ حَفْصِ بْنِ، غِيَاثٍ عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of 'Asim with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith further illustrates the importance of the chain of narration in Islamic teachings. It indicates that the message has been conveyed through a consistent chain of reliable narrators, reinforcing the credibility of the teachings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This meticulous approach to transmission is essential for preserving the integrity of Islamic knowledge.

Modern Application

In today's information age, the principle of verifying sources is paramount. Just as scholars ensure the authenticity of hadiths, individuals should critically assess the information they encounter, promoting a culture of accountability and truthfulness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of reliable chains in the transmission of the Prophet's ﷺ teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith