Sahih Muslim #6761

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَبِي، سُلَيْمَانَ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ وَقَالَ عَنْ صَفْوَانَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ صَفْوَانَ، ‏.‏
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Safwan b. 'Abdullah b. Safwan with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge and the importance of reliable narrators. It emphasizes that the authenticity of hadiths is maintained through trustworthy chains of transmission, ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are accurately conveyed.

Modern Application

In the modern context, this principle underscores the need for critical evaluation of information sources. Just as hadiths rely on credible narrators, individuals should verify the authenticity of information before accepting or sharing it.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

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This hadith is #6761 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness. It is graded Sahih.

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