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Sunan Abu Dawud #3340

Commercial Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ سُفْيَانُ أَحْفَظَ مِنِّي ‏.‏
The memory of Sufyan was stronger than mine.
Narrated by Shu'bah said:

Context

In this hadith, Shu'bah acknowledges the superior memory of Sufyan compared to his own. This highlights the importance of memory and the transmission of knowledge in Islamic tradition, particularly in the context of hadith collection and preservation. The takeaway emphasizes the value of accurate memory in conveying teachings and practices of Islam.

Modern Application

Today, the principle of valuing strong memory and knowledge transmission is crucial in educational settings. It encourages students and scholars to prioritize learning and retaining information accurately, ensuring that teachings are passed down correctly and effectively.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of memory in the accurate transmission of hadith, which is essential for maintaining authenticity in Islamic teachings.

Hadith TransmissionAuthenticity in Hadith

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3340 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Commercial Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Shu'bah said:.

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