This hadith has been reported on the authority of 'Ubaidullah with the same chain of transmitters. and the exposition of Qaza' is the same as that of Abu Usama.
Context
This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of transmission in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It emphasizes the meticulous nature of hadith reporting, ensuring that the message remains authentic and reliable. The mention of 'Ubaidullah and the consistency in the narration underscores the significance of maintaining integrity in the transmission of knowledge.
Modern Application
In today's world, the integrity of information is crucial. Just as hadiths require reliable transmission, we should verify sources and ensure the accuracy of the information we share, especially in an age of misinformation. This principle encourages critical thinking and responsibility in communication.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reliable chain of narrators in the reporting of hadith.
Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect [zakah] and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveler - an obligation [imposed] by Allah. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.
سُورَةُ قٓ
Qaaf (The letter Qaaf)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِكُلِّ أَوَّابٍ حَفِيظٍۢ
[It will be said], "This is what you were promised - for every returner [to Allah] and keeper [of His covenant]
