What is Sahih Muslim 7445 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of Introduction), narrated by Al-Hasan al-Hulwānī narrated to us, he said, I heard Affān say, I heard Abū Awānah say:, states: "‘A Ḥadīth did not reach me on authority of al-Hasan except I presented it to Abān bin Abī Ayyāsh , then he read it to me ’."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 7445 in the Book of Introduction.

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Sahih Muslim #7445

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 الْحَسَنُ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَفَّانَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا عَوَانَةَ، قَالَ مَا بَلَغَنِي عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، حَدِيثٌ إِلاَّ أَتَيْتُ بِهِ أَبَانَ بْنَ أَبِي عَيَّاشٍ فَقَرَأَهُ عَلَىَّ ‏.‏

‘A Ḥadīth did not reach me on authority of al-Hasan except I presented it to Abān bin Abī Ayyāsh , then he read it to me ’.

Narrated by Al-Hasan al-Hulwānī narrated to us, he said, I heard Affān say, I heard Abū Awānah say:

Context

This narration discusses the transmission of hadith and the importance of authenticity in the reporting of sayings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It highlights the diligence of scholars in ensuring that hadith are accurately conveyed.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, this hadith underscores the importance of verifying information before sharing it. It encourages individuals to seek authentic sources and to be responsible in their communication, particularly regarding religious teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the rigorous process of ensuring the accuracy of hadith reporting.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith