Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 2026 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #2026

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 2026 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)) states: "This tradition has also been transmitted by Ibn ‘Umar through a different chain of narrators like the one narrated by Al Qa’nabi . This version has “ I forgot to ask the number of rak’ahs he offered."

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

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، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمَعْنَى حَدِيثِ الْقَعْنَبِيِّ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَنَسِيتُ أَنْ أَسْأَلَهُ كَمْ صَلَّى ‏.‏

This tradition has also been transmitted by Ibn ‘Umar through a different chain of narrators like the one narrated by Al Qa’nabi . This version has “ I forgot to ask the number of rak’ahs he offered.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of hadith transmission and the reliability of different narrators. It recounts an incident where Ibn 'Umar recalls a tradition from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ but forgets to ask about the number of rak'ahs prayed. This emphasizes the significance of accurate reporting and the continuity of knowledge within the Muslim community.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle underscores the importance of asking questions and seeking clarification in matters of faith and practice. It encourages individuals to engage in discussions and learning to ensure accurate understanding and transmission of religious knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the process of narrating traditions and the necessity of verifying details in religious teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith