What is Sahih Muslim 6753 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 Hisham 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 6753 in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness.

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Sahih Muslim #6753

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَحَدِيثُ مُعَاذِ بْنِ هِشَامٍ أَتَمُّ ‏.‏

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

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of narration in the transmission of hadiths. It highlights that the authenticity of a hadith is often determined by the reliability of its narrators. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was meticulous in ensuring that the teachings he conveyed were preserved accurately, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of verifying sources is essential, especially with the vast amount of information available online. Just as hadiths require reliable chains of transmission, individuals should seek credible sources before accepting information as truth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it underscores the significance of the chain of narrators in ensuring the reliability of hadiths.

Hadith Transmission