Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2812 in the Book of Chapters on Manners.

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#2811

#2812

Jami` at-Tirmidhi

#2813

›

Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2812

Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2812 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Manners), narrated by (Another chain) with similar narration. He said:, states: "This is how Shu'bah reported this Hadith from IbnAbi Laila, and he said: "From Abu Ayyub from the Prophet (ﷺ)." Ibn Abi Laila was confused in this narration, sometimes he would say: "From Abu Ayyub f…"

Chapters on Manners

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي لَيْلَى، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ هَكَذَا رَوَى شُعْبَةُ، هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي لَيْلَى، عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ وَكَانَ ابْنُ أَبِي لَيْلَى يَضْطَرِبُ فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ يَقُولُ أَحْيَانًا عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَيَقُولُ أَحْيَانًا عَنْ عَلِيٍّ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

This is how Shu'bah reported this Hadith from IbnAbi Laila, and he said: "From Abu Ayyub from the Prophet (ﷺ)." Ibn Abi Laila was confused in this narration, sometimes he would say: "From Abu Ayyub from the Prophet (ﷺ)" and sometimes he would say: "From 'Ali from the Prophet (ﷺ)" similarly in meaning.

Narrated by (Another chain) with similar narration. He said:

Context

This narration discusses the confusion in the transmission of a hadith, highlighting the importance of clarity and accuracy in reporting prophetic sayings. It emphasizes the need for diligence in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In today's context, this serves as a reminder of the importance of accurate communication and the responsibility of individuals to ensure that they convey information correctly, especially regarding religious teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of accurate reporting in preserving prophetic traditions.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith