Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2946

Chapters on Parables
Sahih

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 بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ‏ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، قَالَ‏ حَدَّثَنَا أَبَانُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ سَلاَّمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلاَّمٍ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ الأَشْعَرِيِّ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ بِمَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَأَبُو سَلاَّمٍ الْحَبَشِيُّ اسْمُهُ مَمْطُورٌ وَقَدْ رَوَاهُ عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ ‏.‏
(Another chain) with similar in meaning.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the value of authenticating hadiths and the role of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of Islam. This underscores the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the significance of maintaining authenticity.

Modern Application

In today's context, the emphasis on authentic sources is crucial, especially with the abundance of information available online. Individuals are encouraged to seek knowledge from credible sources and ensure that teachings are based on sound evidence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the importance of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #2946 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Parables. It is graded Sahih.

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