What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1578 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat)) states: "This tradition has also been transmitted by Mu’adh through a different chain of narrators to the same effect."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1578 in the Book of Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1578

Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat)

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَالنُّفَيْلِيُّ، وَابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ مُعَاذٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

This tradition has also been transmitted by Mu’adh through a different chain of narrators to the same effect.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the transmission of knowledge in Islam. It notes that Mu’adh conveyed a similar message through a different chain of narrators, underscoring the reliability and authenticity of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This highlights the significance of preserving and sharing hadiths to maintain the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, this principle encourages Muslims to seek knowledge from authentic sources and to share it responsibly. Engaging in discussions, attending classes, and studying hadith can help strengthen one's understanding of Islam and its teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of maintaining the integrity and reliability of Islamic teachings through proper transmission.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith