Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 7348 in the Book of The Book of Commentary on the Qur'an.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 7348 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Commentary on the Qur'an) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Shu'ba with the same chain of narrators but with a slight variation of wording."

The Book of Commentary on the Qur'an

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ، بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ أَخْبَرَنَا النَّضْرُ، قَالاَ جَمِيعًا حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ فِي حَدِيثِ ابْنِ جَعْفَرٍ نَزَلَتْ فِي آخِرِ مَا أُنْزِلَ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ النَّضْرِ إِنَّهَا لَمِنْ آخِرِ مَا أُنْزِلَتْ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Shu'ba with the same chain of narrators but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge through reliable narrators, indicating that it has been conveyed with slight variations in wording. The emphasis on the continuity and preservation of hadith literature highlights the meticulous nature of scholarly work in ensuring accurate representation of the Prophet's teachings.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied to the importance of accurate reporting and the careful consideration of sources in journalism and education. Ensuring that information is conveyed correctly is vital for informed decision-making.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the careful process of preserving and transmitting religious knowledge.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith