Sahih Muslim #7440
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this narration, a discussion arises regarding the reliability of certain narrators in hadith transmission. The emphasis on honesty and integrity in reporting reflects the importance of maintaining authenticity in Islamic teachings and the need for vigilance against falsehood.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a cautionary reminder to critically evaluate the sources of information we encounter in our religious studies. In today's world, it is essential to ensure that our understanding of Islam is based on credible and authentic teachings.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the necessity of integrity in the transmission of religious knowledge.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #7440 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Introduction. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Al-Hulwānī narrated to us, he said, I heard Affān say:.