36/10. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 168c — Another Chain for the Fitrah Choice
The permissibility of drinking milk
Hadith About Fitrah Through Another Chain of Transmission
Sahih Muslim : 168c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 168c
وَحَدَّثَنِي سَلَمَةُ بْنُ شَبِيبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ أَعْيَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْقِلٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ أُتِيَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم . بِمِثْلِهِ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ بِإِيلِيَاءَ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
This hadith is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira through another chain of transmitters, but he did not mention Aelia (Capitolina. i. e. Bait al-Maqdis).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 168cIn-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 115USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 23, Hadith 4986
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 168c
This hadith about fitrah is a supporting narration through another chain from Abu Huraira. The translation says it is narrated with the same meaning, but it does not mention Aelia, meaning Bait al-Maqdis is not named in this version. Since this entry itself is about another chain and an omitted place name, the explanation should stay precise. It supports the same account of the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) being presented with the cups of wine and milk and choosing milk, as described in the nearby narration. The key lesson remains tied to guided choice and fitrah, while noting that this version has a shorter location detail.
What we learn from this hadith
- This narration comes through another chain from Abu Huraira.
- It reports the same account but does not mention Aelia.
- The core meaning remains connected to milk, wine, and fitrah.
- The wording difference should be noted without adding extra details.
