What is Sahih Muslim 6941 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Jabir 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 6941 in the Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell.

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Sahih Muslim #6941

Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Jabir through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters, showcasing the diverse ways in which Islamic teachings have been preserved. It highlights the importance of multiple narrations in establishing authenticity.

Modern Application

This emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives and sources in understanding complex issues. In contemporary life, it encourages individuals to seek knowledge from various reliable sources.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of multiple narrations in preserving Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith