What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3626 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah)), narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by al-Zuhri through a different chain of narrator. This version has:, states: "A man from Muzainah who followed the knowledge and memorized it to me that sa’id b.al-Musayyab transmitted it. He then mentioned the rest of the tradition to the same effect."

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 3626 in the Book of The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3626

The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ يَحْيَى أَبُو الأَصْبَغِ، حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ سَلَمَةَ - عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ وَبِإِسْنَادِهِ قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي رَجُلٌ، مِنْ مُزَيْنَةَ مِمَّنْ كَانَ يَتَّبِعُ الْعِلْمَ وَيَعِيهِ يُحَدِّثُ سَعِيدَ بْنَ الْمُسَيَّبِ وَسَاقَ الْحَدِيثَ بِمَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏

A man from Muzainah who followed the knowledge and memorized it to me that sa’id b.al-Musayyab transmitted it. He then mentioned the rest of the tradition to the same effect.

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by al-Zuhri through a different chain of narrator. This version has:

Context

This narration highlights the importance of preserving knowledge and the transmission of hadiths through reliable chains of narrators. It emphasizes the role of individuals who diligently follow and memorize knowledge, ensuring that teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are accurately passed down through generations.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith underscores the value of education and the importance of learning from credible sources. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge actively and to ensure that they are learning from trustworthy educators.

Topics

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

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith