Sunan Abu Dawud #2662

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 ابْنُ عَوْفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ بْنِ أَسِيدِ بْنِ جَارِيَةَ الثَّقَفِيُّ، - وَهُوَ حَلِيفٌ لِبَنِي زُهْرَةَ - وَكَانَ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ فَذَكَرَ الْحَدِيثَ ‏.‏
Al Zuhri said “This tradition has been transmitted to me by ‘Amr bin Abu Sufyan bin Usaid bin Jariyat Al Thaqafi who was an ally of Banu Zuhrah and a companion of Abu Hurairah. He then narrated the tradition.”

Context

In this narration, Al Zuhri recounts the transmission of a hadith by Amr bin Abu Sufyan, emphasizing the importance of authentic transmission in Islamic teachings. The reliability of narrators is crucial in preserving the integrity of hadith literature. This highlights the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the respect afforded to those who convey the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Modern Application

Today, the emphasis on authentic sources can be applied to various fields, including education and information sharing. Individuals are encouraged to verify information before sharing, ensuring that they contribute to a culture of accuracy and trustworthiness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it discusses the importance of reliable narrators in the preservation of Islamic teachings.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #2662 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad). It is graded Sahih.

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