Sufyan transmits the intentions Hadith from Yahya ibn Sa'id in one chain; Malik transmits it from Yahya ibn Sa'id in another. Why are these two distinct ṭuruq?
Ṭarīq and Ṭuruq: Chains of One Hadith
- Because Yahya ibn Sa'id is named in both.
- Because one Hadith has been explained in two languages.
- Because the transmitter from Yahya differs between the chains.