Sunan Abu Dawud #2519

Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ ‏:‏ سَمِعْتُ مِنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، حَدِيثًا أَعْجَبَنِي ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ مَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏
‘Amr said “I heard from Abu Wa’il a tradition which surprised me, he then narrated the tradition to the same effect (as mentioned before).

Context

In this narration, 'Amr recounts a surprising tradition he heard from Abu Wa'il, emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge and the impact of learning from others. It reflects the value placed on oral transmission of teachings in the early Islamic community.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in the importance of mentorship and knowledge-sharing in various fields. Engaging with others to learn and share insights fosters growth and understanding in personal and professional contexts.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of reliable narration and the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #2519 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad). It is graded Sahih.

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