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

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 7406 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of Introduction), narrated by Al-Faḍl bin Sahl narrated to me, he said, I asked Mu’allā ar-Rāzī about Muhammad bin Sa’īd whom Abbād transmitted from, so he informed me about what Īsā bin Yūnus said:, states: "‘I was at his door and Sufyān was with about him. So he informed me that he was a liar.’"

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 الْفَضْلُ بْنُ سَهْلٍ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ مُعَلًّى الرَّازِيَّ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سَعِيدٍ الَّذِي، رَوَى عَنْهُ، عَبَّادٌ فَأَخْبَرَنِي عَنْ عِيسَى بْنِ يُونُسَ، قَالَ كُنْتُ عَلَى بَابِهِ وَسُفْيَانُ عِنْدَهُ فَلَمَّا خَرَجَ سَأَلْتُهُ عَنْهُ فَأَخْبَرَنِي أَنَّهُ كَذَّابٌ ‏.‏

‘I was at his door and Sufyān was with about him. So he informed me that he was a liar.’

Narrated by Al-Faḍl bin Sahl narrated to me, he said, I asked Mu’allā ar-Rāzī about Muhammad bin Sa’īd whom Abbād transmitted from, so he informed me about what Īsā bin Yūnus said:

Context

In this hadith, Al-Faḍl bin Sahl recounts a conversation about Muhammad bin Sa’īd, who was labeled as a liar by Īsā bin Yūnus. This highlights the importance of verifying the credibility of individuals who transmit hadiths. The takeaway emphasizes the necessity of ensuring that narrators are trustworthy to maintain the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

Today, this principle underscores the importance of verifying information before sharing it, especially in the age of social media where misinformation can spread rapidly. Trustworthiness in communication is crucial for maintaining the integrity of any discourse.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it addresses the credibility of narrators and the significance of truthfulness in the transmission of hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith

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She said, "That is the one about whom you blamed me. And I certainly sought to seduce him, but he firmly refused; and if he will not do what I order him, he will surely be imprisoned and will be of those debased."

وَرَٰوَدَتْهُ ٱلَّتِى هُوَ فِى بَيْتِهَا عَن نَّفْسِهِۦ وَغَلَّقَتِ ٱلْأَبْوَٰبَ وَقَالَتْ هَيْتَ لَكَ ۚ قَالَ مَعَاذَ ٱللَّهِ ۖ إِنَّهُۥ رَبِّىٓ أَحْسَنَ مَثْوَاىَ ۖ إِنَّهُۥ لَا يُفْلِحُ ٱلظَّٰلِمُونَ

And she, in whose house he was, sought to seduce him. She closed the doors and said, "Come, you." He said, "[I seek] the refuge of Allah. Indeed, he is my master, who has made good my residence. Indeed, wrongdoers will not succeed."

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And he swore [by Allah] to them, "Indeed, I am to you from among the sincere advisors."

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He said, "I saw what they did not see, so I took a handful [of dust] from the track of the messenger and threw it, and thus did my soul entice me."

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Say, "Sufficient is Allah between me and you as Witness. He knows what is in the heavens and earth. And they who have believed in falsehood and disbelieved in Allah - it is those who are the losers."

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This hadith is #7406 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Introduction. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Al-Faḍl bin Sahl narrated to me, he said, I asked Mu’allā ar-Rāzī about Muhammad bin Sa’īd whom Abbād transmitted from, so he informed me about what Īsā bin Yūnus said:.

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