What is Sahih Muslim 7239 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of al-'Ala' b. 'Abd al-Rahman 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 7239 in the Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts.

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Sahih Muslim #7239

The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي مَرْيَمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي الْعَلاَءُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of al-'Ala' b. 'Abd al-Rahman with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of transmission in Islamic teachings. It is narrated by al-'Ala' b. 'Abd al-Rahman, reflecting the meticulous process of preserving the words of the Prophet (ﷺ). Such diligence in maintaining the authenticity of hadith is crucial for the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's context, this highlights the significance of verifying sources and ensuring the authenticity of information we share. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge from credible sources and to respect the traditions that have been passed down through generations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it underscores the importance of reliable chains of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission