Sunan Abu Dawud #3261

Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَبِي يَحْيَى، عَنْ يَزِيدَ الأَعْوَرِ، عَنْ يُوسُفَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سَلاَمٍ، مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏
A similar tradition has also been transmitted by Yusuf b. 'Abd Allah b. Salam through a different chain of narrators.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of hadith transmission, highlighting that a similar tradition has been conveyed through different chains of narrators. This reflects the meticulous nature of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and ensures the reliability of the transmitted knowledge within the Islamic tradition.

Modern Application

In today's context, the reliability of information is crucial, especially with the rise of misinformation. Just as hadiths are verified through trusted chains, individuals should seek credible sources and verify information before accepting it as truth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of different chains of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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This hadith is #3261 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur). It is graded Sahih.

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