What is Sahih Muslim 6729 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 Muhammad b. ja'far 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 6729 in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness.

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#6728

#6729

Sahih Muslim

#6730

›

Sahih Muslim #6729

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ، بْنُ عَمْرِو بْنِ جَبَلَةَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ جَعْفَرٍ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ حُصَيْنٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّ فِي حَدِيثِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ ‏ "‏ وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا لَمْ أَعْمَلْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Muhammad b. ja'far through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration with slight variations, emphasizing the importance of preserving the original message while acknowledging differences in wording. This highlights the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the care taken by scholars to maintain authenticity.

Modern Application

In today's world, the accuracy of information is paramount. Just as scholars ensure the integrity of hadith, individuals are encouraged to verify facts and sources in their daily lives to promote truthful communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of maintaining the original message while recognizing variations in narration.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith