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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 1579 in the Book of Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1579

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1579 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat)), narrated by Narrated Mu’adh bin Jabal :, states: "that the Prophet (ﷺ) sent him to Yemen. He then narrated the tradition something similar. He did not mention in this version cloths made in the Yemen nor did he refer to adult (unbelievers). Abu Dawu…"

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 هَارُونُ بْنُ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَبِي الزَّرْقَاءِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَلٍ، قَالَ بَعَثَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِلَى الْيَمَنِ فَذَكَرَ مِثْلَهُ لَمْ يَذْكُرْ ثِيَابًا تَكُونُ بِالْيَمَنِ ‏.‏ وَلاَ ذَكَرَ يَعْنِي مُحْتَلِمًا ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ وَرَوَاهُ جَرِيرٌ وَيَعْلَى وَمَعْمَرٌ وَشُعْبَةُ وَأَبُو عَوَانَةَ وَيَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ - قَالَ يَعْلَى وَمَعْمَرٌ - عَنْ مُعَاذٍ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

that the Prophet (ﷺ) sent him to Yemen. He then narrated the tradition something similar. He did not mention in this version cloths made in the Yemen nor did he refer to adult (unbelievers). Abu Dawud said This tradition has been transmitted by Jarir, Ya’la, Ma’mar, Abu ‘Awanahand Yahya bin Sa’id from Al A’mash, from Abu Wa’il, on the authority of Masruq, and from Ya’la and Ma’mar on the authority of Mu’adh to the same effect.

Narrated by Narrated Mu’adh bin Jabal :

Context

This narration from Mu’adh bin Jabal recounts the Prophet's (ﷺ) instructions when sending him to Yemen. It emphasizes the importance of clear communication and understanding in religious duties. The Prophet's guidance reflects a methodical approach to spreading the message of Islam.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith highlights the importance of effective communication and clarity in religious duties. It encourages individuals to ensure they understand their responsibilities and convey messages accurately within their communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of accurately conveying religious teachings and the methods of transmission used by the Prophet (ﷺ).

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