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 7404 in the Book of Introduction.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 7404 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of Introduction), narrated by Hajjāj bin ush-Shā’ir narrated to me, Shabābah narrated to us, he said, Shu’bah said:, states: "‘I had met Shahr then abandoned transmitting from him’."

Introduction

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي حَجَّاجُ بْنُ الشَّاعِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا شَبَابَةُ، قَالَ قَالَ شُعْبَةُ وَقَدْ لَقِيتُ شَهْرًا فَلَمْ أَعْتَدَّ بِهِ ‏.‏

‘I had met Shahr then abandoned transmitting from him’.

Narrated by Hajjāj bin ush-Shā’ir narrated to me, Shabābah narrated to us, he said, Shu’bah said:

Context

In this narration, Hajjāj bin ush-Shā’ir recounts a personal experience where he chose to stop transmitting hadith from a particular individual, Shahr. This decision reflects the critical nature of authenticity in hadith transmission and the responsibility of narrators to ensure the reliability of the information they share. It underscores the importance of discernment in the preservation of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it emphasizes the need for critical thinking and verification in the information we share, especially in an age of misinformation. Individuals are encouraged to seek credible sources and verify facts before disseminating information.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of ensuring the reliability of narrators in the transmission of Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith