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 7252 in the Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts.

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#7251

#7252

Sahih Muslim

#7253

›

Sahih Muslim #7252

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 7252 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts) states: "Khalid b. 'Umair reported and he had seen the pre-Islamic days also, that 'Uqba b. Ghazwan delivered this address and he was the governor of Basra. The rest of the hadith is the same as transmitted by…"

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ عُمَرَ بْنِ سَلِيطٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ الْمُغِيرَةِ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ، هِلاَلٍ عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، وَقَدْ أَدْرَكَ الْجَاهِلِيَّةَ قَالَ خَطَبَ عُتْبَةُ بْنُ غَزْوَانَ وَكَانَ أَمِيرًا عَلَى الْبَصْرَةِ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ شَيْبَانَ ‏.‏

Khalid b. 'Umair reported and he had seen the pre-Islamic days also, that 'Uqba b. Ghazwan delivered this address and he was the governor of Basra. The rest of the hadith is the same as transmitted by Shaiban.

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is mentioned in the context of a historical address delivered by 'Uqba b. Ghazwan. The hadith emphasizes the importance of authentic transmission of knowledge and the role of leaders in guiding their communities, reflecting the significance of historical context in understanding Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

This hadith highlights the importance of preserving and transmitting knowledge accurately. In today's world, it encourages individuals to seek authentic sources of information and to be diligent in sharing knowledge responsibly.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of accurately conveying teachings and the historical context of Islamic knowledge.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith