Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1949 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1949

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1949 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)), narrated by The aforesaid tradition has also been transmitted by Abu Bakrah through a different chain of narrators. Abu Dawud said:, states: "Ibn 'Awn has mentioned his ('Abu Bakrah's) name and narrated this tradition: From 'Abd al-Rahman b. Abi Bakrah on the authority of Abu Bakrah."

The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ فَيَّاضٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ السَّخْتِيَانِيُّ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ سَمَّاهُ ابْنُ عَوْنٍ فَقَالَ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ ‏.‏

Ibn 'Awn has mentioned his ('Abu Bakrah's) name and narrated this tradition: From 'Abd al-Rahman b. Abi Bakrah on the authority of Abu Bakrah.

Narrated by The aforesaid tradition has also been transmitted by Abu Bakrah through a different chain of narrators. Abu Dawud said:

Context

This narration emphasizes the importance of the transmission of hadiths, as it recounts how a tradition was passed down through various narrators. The integrity of hadith transmission is crucial for preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and ensuring their authenticity.

Modern Application

In today's context, this highlights the significance of studying and understanding the chain of narrators in hadith literature. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge from reliable sources and appreciate the efforts made to preserve the teachings of Islam.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it focuses on the process of how hadiths are conveyed and the importance of maintaining their authenticity.

Hadith Transmission