‘We do not see the righteous more false in anything than they are regarding Ḥadīth’.
Ibn Abī Attāb said: ‘So Muhammad bin Yahyā bin Sa’īd al-Qattān and I met and I asked him about it and he said on authority of his father: ‘You will not see the people of good (Ahl ul-Khayr) more false in anything than they are regarding Ḥadīth.’ Muslim said: ‘He was saying that falsehood flows upon their tongues although they do not intend to lie’.
Narrated by Muhammad bin Abī Attāb narrated to me, he said Affān narrated to me, on authority of Muhammad bin Yahyā bin Sa’īd al-Qattān, on authority of his father, he said:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is reported to have remarked on the tendency of righteous individuals to inadvertently convey falsehoods when narrating hadiths. This observation highlights the human aspect of even the most pious, suggesting that while they may not intend to lie, inaccuracies can still arise in the transmission of knowledge. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of careful consideration and verification in the sharing of hadith.
Modern Application
In today's context, this principle encourages individuals to approach religious teachings with diligence and critical thinking. It serves as a reminder to verify information before sharing it, especially in matters of faith and practice, ensuring that what we convey aligns with authentic teachings.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it addresses the reliability of narrators and the potential for unintentional inaccuracies in the transmission of hadith.
And do not say about what your tongues assert of untruth, "This is lawful and this is unlawful," to invent falsehood about Allah. Indeed, those who invent falsehood about Allah will not succeed.
Indeed, those who came with falsehood are a group among you. Do not think it bad for you; rather it is good for you. For every person among them is what [punishment] he has earned from the sin, and he who took upon himself the greater portion thereof - for him is a great punishment.
This hadith is #7407 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Introduction. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Muhammad bin Abī Attāb narrated to me, he said Affān narrated to me, on authority of Muhammad bin Yahyā bin Sa’īd al-Qattān, on authority of his father, he said:.
