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 7419 in the Book of Introduction.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 7419 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of Introduction), narrated by Abū Ghassān Muhammad bin Amr ar-Rāzī narrated to us, he said, I heard Jarīr saying:, states: "‘I met Jābir bin Yazīd al-Ju’fī and did not write ."

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 أَبُو غَسَّانَ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَمْرٍو الرَّازِيُّ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَرِيرًا، يَقُولُ لَقِيتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ يَزِيدَ الْجُعْفِيَّ فَلَمْ أَكْتُبْ عَنْهُ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِالرَّجْعَةِ ‏.‏

‘I met Jābir bin Yazīd al-Ju’fī and did not write .

Narrated by Abū Ghassān Muhammad bin Amr ar-Rāzī narrated to us, he said, I heard Jarīr saying:

Context

In this hadith, the narrator expresses a decision not to document a narration from Jābir bin Yazīd al-Ju’fī due to concerns about his beliefs. This highlights the critical evaluation of narrators in the transmission of hadith, emphasizing the need for authenticity and reliability in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Modern Application

In today's information age, evaluating the credibility of sources is crucial. This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of discernment and critical thinking when consuming information from various channels.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the importance of assessing the beliefs and reliability of narrators in preserving hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith