What is Sahih Muslim 895 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated by A'mash with the same 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 895 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Sahih Muslim #895

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.

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ خَشْرَمٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated by A'mash with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narration in the transmission of hadiths. It indicates that a similar narration has been reported by A'mash, emphasizing the reliability of the sources. The integrity of hadith transmission is crucial for preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's context, the principle of verifying sources is vital in various fields, including journalism and academia. Ensuring that information is accurately transmitted and attributed helps maintain trust and credibility in communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of the chain of narrators in ensuring the reliability of hadith.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith