Sahih Muslim #7458
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith reflects a discussion about the reliability of narrators in the transmission of hadith. Yahyā bin Sa’īd al-Qattān expressed his doubts about the credibility of Muhammad bin Abd Allah bin Ubayd bin Umayr, indicating that he was not a reliable source. This emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing the chain of narrators to ensure the authenticity of hadith.
Modern Application
In contemporary contexts, this principle underscores the need for critical thinking and verification of information sources. Just as scholars evaluate hadith narrators, individuals today should seek credible sources when acquiring knowledge or sharing information.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it addresses the evaluation of narrators to ensure the integrity of transmitted knowledge.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #7458 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Introduction. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abd ur-Rahman bin Bishr al-Abdī narrated to me, he said, I heard Muhammad bin Abd Allah bin Ubayd bin Umayr al-Laythī was mentioned near Yahyā bin Sa’īd al-Qattān, so he weakened him severely. Then it was said to Yahyā:.