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

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Sahih Muslim #7422

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 7422 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of Introduction), narrated by Hasan al-Hulwānī narrated to us, Abū Yahyā al-Himmānī narrated to us, Qabīsah and his brother narrated to us, that they heard al-Jarrāh bin Malīh saying, I heard Jābir say:, states: "‘I have 70,000 Ḥadīth all of which are on authority of Abū Ja’far on authority of the Prophet, peace and blessings upon 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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا حَسَنٌ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو يَحْيَى الْحِمَّانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا قَبِيصَةُ، وَأَخُوهُ، أَنَّهُمَا سَمِعَا الْجَرَّاحَ بْنَ مَلِيحٍ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرًا، يَقُولُ عِنْدِي سَبْعُونَ أَلْفَ حَدِيثٍ عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كُلُّهَا ‏.‏

‘I have 70,000 Ḥadīth all of which are on authority of Abū Ja’far on authority of the Prophet, peace and blessings upon him’.

Narrated by Hasan al-Hulwānī narrated to us, Abū Yahyā al-Himmānī narrated to us, Qabīsah and his brother narrated to us, that they heard al-Jarrāh bin Malīh saying, I heard Jābir say:

Context

In this hadith, the narrator mentions having a vast collection of hadiths attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This emphasizes the importance of preserving and transmitting knowledge within the Islamic tradition. It highlights the role of scholars in ensuring the authenticity and reliability of teachings passed down through generations.

Modern Application

Today, this principle underscores the value of seeking knowledge and understanding Islamic teachings through authentic sources. It encourages individuals to engage with scholarly work and contribute to the preservation of their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of preserving and accurately transmitting the teachings of the Prophet.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith

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This hadith is #7422 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Introduction. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Hasan al-Hulwānī narrated to us, Abū Yahyā al-Himmānī narrated to us, Qabīsah and his brother narrated to us, that they heard al-Jarrāh bin Malīh saying, I heard Jābir say:.

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