What is Sahih Muslim 7390 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of Introduction), narrated by Amr an-Nāqid narrated to us, Sufyān bin Uyaynah narrated to us, on authority of Hishām bin Hujayr, on authority of Tāwus, he said:, states: "‘A book was brought to Ibn Abbās which contained the verdicts of Alī, may Allah be pleased with him, and he effaced but a small amount,’ and Sufyān bin Uyaynah indicated with his arm ."

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 7390 in the Book of Introduction.

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Introduction

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ حُجَيْرٍ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، قَالَ أُتِيَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ بِكِتَابٍ فِيهِ قَضَاءُ عَلِيٍّ - رضى الله عنه - فَمَحَاهُ إِلاَّ قَدْرَ ‏.‏ وَأَشَارَ سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ بِذِرَاعِهِ ‏.‏

‘A book was brought to Ibn Abbās which contained the verdicts of Alī, may Allah be pleased with him, and he effaced but a small amount,’ and Sufyān bin Uyaynah indicated with his arm .

Narrated by Amr an-Nāqid narrated to us, Sufyān bin Uyaynah narrated to us, on authority of Hishām bin Hujayr, on authority of Tāwus, he said:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn Abbas is shown to be cautious about the authenticity of legal rulings attributed to Ali. He selectively effaces parts of a document, indicating a careful approach to preserving only what is verified. This reflects the broader theme of ensuring that religious rulings are based on sound evidence.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by individuals who seek to ensure that their beliefs and practices are based on verified information. It encourages a thoughtful approach to religious texts and teachings, promoting a culture of inquiry and verification.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of verifying and preserving only the authentic teachings in religious texts.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith