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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1214 in the Book of The Book on Business.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1214 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Business), narrated by (Another chain of narration) from Qais bin Abi Gharzah, from the Prophet (ﷺ), and it is similar in meaning, and there are narrations on this topic from Al-Bara' bin 'Azib and Rifa'ah. [Abu 'Eisa said:, states: "] This Hadith is Sahih."

The Book on Business

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ شَقِيقِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، وَشَقِيقٌ، هُوَ أَبُو وَائِلٍ عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي غَرَزَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ بِمَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

] This Hadith is Sahih.

Narrated by (Another chain of narration) from Qais bin Abi Gharzah, from the Prophet (ﷺ), and it is similar in meaning, and there are narrations on this topic from Al-Bara' bin 'Azib and Rifa'ah. [Abu 'Eisa said:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the integrity of hadith transmission. It highlights the necessity of ensuring that narrators are accurately identified and that the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ) are preserved through reliable chains of narration.

Modern Application

In contemporary contexts, the principle of maintaining integrity in information sharing is crucial. Whether in academic research or personal communication, ensuring that sources are credible and accurately represented fosters trust and reliability.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it stresses the importance of preserving the authenticity of hadith through reliable narrators.

Hadith Transmission