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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 2581 in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #2581

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 2581 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)) states: "The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Al Zuhri with the chain of ‘Abbad and to the same affect. Abu Dawud said “This tradition has also been narrated by Ma’mar, Shu’aib and ‘A…"

Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ بَشِيرٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، بِإِسْنَادِ عَبَّادٍ وَمَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ رَوَاهُ مَعْمَرٌ وَشُعَيْبٌ وَعَقِيلٌ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ رِجَالٍ، مِنْ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ وَهَذَا أَصَحُّ عِنْدَنَا ‏.‏

The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Al Zuhri with the chain of ‘Abbad and to the same affect. Abu Dawud said “This tradition has also been narrated by Ma’mar, Shu’aib and ‘Aqil on the authority of Al Zuhri from a number of scholars and this is the soundest one in our opinion.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge and the importance of authenticity in hadith narration. It highlights how scholars like Al Zuhri have passed down traditions with various chains of narration, emphasizing the meticulous nature of hadith verification. The mention of different narrators reflects the scholarly effort to preserve the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) accurately.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principles of authenticity and verification are crucial, especially with the abundance of information. This hadith reminds us to seek reliable sources and verify information before accepting it as truth, fostering a culture of critical thinking.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the process of how hadiths are transmitted and the emphasis on maintaining their authenticity.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith