What is Sahih Muslim 6974 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of A'mash with a slight variation of wording."

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 6974 in the Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants.

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Sahih Muslim #6974

The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ إِلَى قَوْلِهِ ‏ "‏ كَرَشْحِ الْمِسْكِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of A'mash with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith illustrates the variations in wording that can occur in the transmission of hadiths while still maintaining their authenticity. It underscores the importance of careful documentation and the role of scholars in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The slight variations do not detract from the core message, which remains intact across different narrations.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle can be seen in how information is shared across different platforms. Just as hadiths may have variations but retain their essence, individuals can communicate ideas in diverse ways while ensuring the core message remains clear and accurate.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the variations in wording while affirming the reliability of the transmission.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith