What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3040 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Tribute, Spoils, and Rulership (Kitab Al-Kharaj, Wal-Fai' Wal-Imarah)) states: "A simiar tradition from the Prophet(ﷺ) has also been transmitted by Mu’adh through a different chain of narrators."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 3040 in the Book of Tribute, Spoils, and Rulership (Kitab Al-Kharaj, Wal-Fai' Wal-Imarah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3040

Tribute, Spoils, and Rulership (Kitab Al-Kharaj, Wal-Fai' Wal-Imarah)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا النُّفَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ مُعَاذٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

A simiar tradition from the Prophet(ﷺ) has also been transmitted by Mu’adh through a different chain of narrators.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within Islamic teachings. It indicates that a similar tradition has been conveyed through different chains of narrators, emphasizing the reliability and authenticity of hadith transmission. This underscores the significance of preserving and passing down teachings accurately.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle can be applied to the importance of credible sources in education and knowledge sharing. Individuals are encouraged to verify information and rely on trustworthy channels to ensure the accuracy of what they learn.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of reliable narration and the integrity of the sources of Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith