Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 2743 in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #2743

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 2743 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)) states: "Al Walid bin Muslim said “I narrated this tradition (mentioned above) to Ibn Al Mubarak and said “And similarly it has been narrated by Ibn Abi Farwah to us on the authority of Nafi’(as narrated by Sh…"

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 الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ عُتْبَةَ الدِّمَشْقِيُّ، قَالَ قَالَ الْوَلِيدُ - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مُسْلِمٍ - حَدَّثْتُ ابْنَ الْمُبَارَكِ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ قُلْتُ وَكَذَا حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي فَرْوَةَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، قَالَ لاَ تَعْدِلْ مَنْ سَمَّيْتَ بِمَالِكٍ هَكَذَا أَوْ نَحْوَهُ يَعْنِي مَالِكَ بْنَ أَنَسٍ ‏.‏

Al Walid bin Muslim said “I narrated this tradition (mentioned above) to Ibn Al Mubarak and said “And similarly it has been narrated by Ibn Abi Farwah to us on the authority of Nafi’(as narrated by Shu’aib). He (Ibn Al Mubarak) said “Those whom you have named cannot be equal to Malik i.e, Malik bin Anas.

Context

This hadith discusses the significance of authenticity in the transmission of hadiths. Al Walid bin Muslim narrates a conversation about the reliability of certain narrators, specifically mentioning Malik bin Anas. The emphasis is on the importance of verifying sources and the integrity of those who convey religious knowledge, which is crucial for preserving the teachings of Islam.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, the principle of verifying information before sharing it is vital. Just as the hadith highlights the need for authentic transmission, individuals today should ensure that the information they share, especially regarding faith and ethics, is credible and well-sourced.

Topics

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

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith