This hadith is narrated by Ishaq with the same chain uf transmitters except this that the hadith transmitted by Mansur (the above one) is more comprehensive and lengthy.
The Book of Prayer - Travellers
Author: Sahih Muslim | Hadith Reference: Sahih Muslim 758 f
Commentary on Transmission Variations
This narration indicates the common phenomenon in hadith transmission where different narrators from the same chain (isnad) may report varying levels of detail. The transmission through Mansur is noted as being more comprehensive and lengthy compared to Ishaq's version, while both maintain the same essential chain of narrators.
Such variations do not indicate contradiction but rather demonstrate the meticulous preservation of Prophetic traditions, where narrators would sometimes report the full text and at other times report abbreviated versions while maintaining the core meaning. This reflects the scholarly care in distinguishing between complete and summarized transmissions.
Scholarly Perspective on Transmission Differences
Classical scholars considered such variations as evidence of the authenticity and widespread transmission of the hadith. When multiple narrators from the same chain report with slight differences in wording or length, it strengthens the reliability of the tradition rather than weakening it.
The preservation of both detailed and summarized versions allows scholars to understand the complete meaning while also appreciating the various ways the tradition was transmitted among the righteous predecessors.