What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3218 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz)) states: "This tradition has also been transmitted by Sa'd b. Hisham b. 'Amir with 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.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 3218 in the Book of Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3218

Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ هِلاَلٍ - عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ هِشَامِ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ ‏.‏

This tradition has also been transmitted by Sa'd b. Hisham b. 'Amir with a different chain of narrators.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of Islamic teachings. It emphasizes that the authenticity of a hadith can be verified through its narrators, ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are preserved accurately. The mention of different chains of narrators also indicates the diligence of scholars in preserving the integrity of hadith.

Modern Application

In today's context, the principle of verifying sources is crucial, especially in the age of information. Just as scholars scrutinize hadith chains, individuals should critically evaluate the credibility of information before accepting it as truth, fostering a culture of informed decision-making.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it discusses the importance of the chain of narrators in ensuring the reliability of the Prophet's teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith