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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 2755 in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #2755

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 2755 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)) states: "The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by ‘Asim bin Kulaib through a different chain of narrators to the same effect."

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 هَنَّادٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ أَبِي عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ كُلَيْبٍ، بِإِسْنَادِهِ وَمَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏

The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by ‘Asim bin Kulaib through a different chain of narrators to the same effect.

Context

This narration indicates that the same tradition has been transmitted through various chains of narrators, emphasizing the importance of preserving knowledge in Islam. The reliability of hadiths often depends on their transmission through trustworthy sources, which is a key aspect of Islamic scholarship.

Modern Application

In today's world, the emphasis on verifying information is crucial. This hadith reminds us to seek knowledge from credible sources and to appreciate the efforts made by scholars in preserving and transmitting valuable teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community because it underscores the collective responsibility of preserving and transmitting knowledge within the Muslim community.

Community