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Sunan Abu Dawud #3651

Knowledge (Kitab Al-Ilm)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ سَهْلٍ الرَّمْلِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، قَالَ قُلْتُ لأَبِي عَمْرٍو مَا يَكْتُبُوهُ قَالَ الْخُطْبَةَ الَّتِي سَمِعَهَا يَوْمَئِذٍ مِنْهُ ‏.‏
I asked Abu `Amr: What are they writing? He said: The sermon which he heard that day.
Narrated by Al-Walid said :

Context

This hadith discusses the importance of documenting sermons and teachings, as narrated by Al-Walid. It reflects the early efforts to preserve the words and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) for future generations, highlighting the significance of knowledge transmission.

Modern Application

In today's digital age, this principle underscores the value of recording and sharing knowledge, whether through writing, audio, or video. It encourages individuals to document important teachings and share them widely to benefit others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of preserving and accurately transmitting religious teachings.

Hadith TransmissionAuthenticity in Hadith

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3651 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Knowledge (Kitab Al-Ilm). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Al-Walid said :.

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