Sunan Abu Dawud #3060

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

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

حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَامِعُ بْنُ مَطَرٍ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ بْنِ وَائِلٍ، بِإِسْنَادِهِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏
The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by ‘Alqamah bin Wa’il through a different chain of narrators.”

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadith. It emphasizes that the tradition has been conveyed through multiple sources, ensuring its reliability. The mention of 'Alqamah bin Wa’il indicates that the hadith has been preserved and passed down accurately, which is crucial for maintaining the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Modern Application

In today's world, the concept of reliable sources is vital, especially in the age of information. Just as hadiths are verified through chains of narrators, we should critically evaluate the sources of information we encounter daily, ensuring they are credible before accepting them as truth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the significance of multiple narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet.

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This hadith is #3060 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Tribute, Spoils, and Rulership (Kitab Al-Kharaj, Wal-Fai' Wal-Imarah).

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