question #2 Sahih Muslim 2, Introduction, Narration 2 : Why is it important to ensure the authenticity of hadiths in Islamic teachings?

‘Indeed what prevents me from relating to you a great number of Ḥadīth is that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah upon him, said: ‘Whoever intends to lie upon me, then let him take his seat in the Fire.’