What is Sahih Muslim 947 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers) states: "This hadith like one narrated by Hashalm has been narrated from Isma'il 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 947 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Sahih Muslim #947

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، وَوَكِيعٌ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي ح، وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ هُشَيْمٍ ‏.‏

This hadith like one narrated by Hashalm has been narrated from Isma'il with the same chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration similar to one previously mentioned, emphasizing the interconnectedness of hadiths and the importance of reliable chains of narrators. The mention of multiple narrators illustrates the collaborative effort in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This highlights the significance of scholarly rigor in hadith studies.

Modern Application

Today, the principles of hadith transmission are vital for Muslims seeking authentic knowledge. Engaging with well-documented hadiths fosters a deeper understanding of Islamic teachings and encourages believers to uphold the integrity of their faith through reliable sources.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate chains of narrators in the preservation of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings.

Hadith Transmission