What is Sahih Muslim 902 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers) states: "This hadith has been narrated by Yahya b. Sa'id 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 902 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Sahih Muslim #902

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ يَعْنِي الثَّقَفِيَّ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنَا عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ الأَحْمَرُ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated by Yahya b. Sa'id with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge regarding the recitation of the Quran. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) through reliable chains of narration. The integrity of hadith transmission is crucial for maintaining the authenticity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the emphasis on authentic hadith transmission encourages Muslims to seek knowledge from credible sources. This fosters a culture of learning and ensures that teachings remain true to the original messages of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the significance of maintaining accurate chains of narration in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission