What is Sahih Muslim 7179 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Umar 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 7179 in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour.

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Sahih Muslim #7179

The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الرَّبِيعِ، وَأَبُو كَامِلٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ زَيْدٍ - عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبَّادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَاتِمٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ إِسْمَاعِيلَ - عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Umar through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within Islamic tradition. It emphasizes the reliability and authenticity of hadith narrations, as it is reported through multiple chains of transmitters. The integrity of the message is crucial, ensuring that teachings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are preserved accurately for future generations.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, this underscores the value of seeking knowledge from credible sources and understanding the importance of authenticity in religious teachings. It encourages individuals to verify information and rely on established scholars and authentic texts.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of reliable chains in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith