The Book on Fasting - Jami' at-Tirmidhi

Hadith Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 701

Hadith Text

(A Hadith similar to no. 700 with a different chain).

Scholarly Commentary

This narration, though transmitted through a different chain of narrators (isnad), conveys the same essential meaning as the preceding hadith. The preservation of multiple transmission paths for the same prophetic teaching demonstrates the meticulous care of the Muslim community in safeguarding the Sunnah.

Scholars of hadith note that such parallel transmissions strengthen the authenticity and reliability of the reported teaching. The variation in chains while maintaining identical meaning indicates widespread acceptance and practice of this ruling among the Companions and their successors.

This methodological approach to hadith verification reflects the comprehensive science of narrator criticism (ilm al-rijal) developed by early Muslim scholars to ensure the preservation of authentic prophetic guidance for future generations.