43/6. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2284b — Supporting Chain of the Fire Parable
His Compassion Towards His Ummah, And His Intense Concern To Warn Them Against That Which May Harm Them
Supporting Hadith for the Moths and Fire Parable
Sahih Muslim : 2284b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2284b
وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، وَابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ .
The above hadith was likewise narrated with another chain of transmitters.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2284bIn-book reference : Book 43, Hadith 19USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 30, Hadith 5670
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2284b
This narration states that the previous Hadith was narrated with another chain of transmitters. Its main role is to support the same meaning: the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم compared his concern for his Ummah to a person trying to stop insects and moths from falling into fire. Since this version does not add a new story, the focus stays on the shared lesson. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم is not shown as someone who leaves people to danger. He is shown as one who pulls them back and warns them. The repeated chain also shows how important this teaching was to preserve. The Hadith about moths and fire remains a strong reminder to listen to guidance before harm comes close.
What we learn from this hadith
- This report supports the same fire parable through another chain.
- The meaning centers on the Prophet’s effort to keep people away from fire.
- Repeated narration helps preserve the same teaching for later readers.
