This hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters directly from the Companions of Muhammad (ﷺ).
The Book of Prayer - Travellers
Sahih Muslim 814 c
Multiple Transmission Chains
The presence of multiple independent chains of transmission (turuq) from the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) strengthens the authenticity and reliability of this hadith. This phenomenon, known as tawatur bi'l-ma'na, indicates widespread acceptance and practice among the early Muslim community.
Scholarly Verification
When a hadith is transmitted through various chains from different Companions, it demonstrates that the ruling was not confined to a single individual's practice but was widely known and implemented. This eliminates the possibility of error or forgetfulness in individual narration and confirms the established nature of the ruling.
Legal Significance
Such multiply-attested narrations carry greater weight in Islamic jurisprudence. The convergence of multiple transmission paths indicates the ruling's firm foundation in the Prophetic tradition, making it binding upon the Muslim community and removing any doubt about its authenticity.