What is Sahih Muslim 857 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers) states: "This hadith is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira by another chain of transmitters."

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 857 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Sahih Muslim #857

The Book of Prayers

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْفُضَيْلُ يَعْنِي ابْنَ عِيَاضٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

This hadith is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira by another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith reflects the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadiths. It demonstrates how the same message can be conveyed through various narrators, reinforcing the reliability and authenticity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This practice ensures that the message remains intact across generations.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied by valuing the credibility of sources and understanding the importance of accurate information dissemination. It encourages individuals to be diligent in verifying the authenticity of information before sharing it.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining reliable chains of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith