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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 3386 in the Book of Commercial Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3386

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3386 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Commercial Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu)) states: "The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by 'Urwat al-Bariqi through a different chain of narrators. The wordings of this version are different from those of the previous one."

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 الْحَسَنُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْمُنْذِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، - هُوَ أَخُو حَمَّادِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ - حَدَّثَنَا الزُّبَيْرُ بْنُ الْخِرِّيتِ، عَنْ أَبِي لَبِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنِي عُرْوَةُ الْبَارِقِيُّ، بِهَذَا الْخَبَرِ وَلَفْظُهُ مُخْتَلِفٌ ‏.‏

The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by 'Urwat al-Bariqi through a different chain of narrators. The wordings of this version are different from those of the previous one.

Context

This hadith indicates the transmission of a tradition through different narrators, highlighting the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The mention of varying wordings reflects the complexity of hadith literature and the meticulous nature of its transmission, which is essential for maintaining authenticity.

Modern Application

In today's context, understanding the nuances of communication and the importance of accurate information is crucial. This hadith serves as a reminder of the value of reliable sources and the need for diligence in sharing knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it deals with the preservation and variation in the narration of prophetic traditions.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith