Sunan Abu Dawud #3652
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, `Abd Allah bin al-Zubair inquires why his father, al-Zubair, does not narrate hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) like his companions do. Al-Zubair responds that he had a close relationship with the Prophet (ﷺ) but refrains from narrating due to the seriousness of lying about him. The Prophet (ﷺ) warned that anyone who deliberately lies about him will find their place in Hell.
Modern Application
This hadith emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in sharing knowledge. In today's world, it serves as a reminder to verify information before sharing it, especially in an age where misinformation can spread rapidly through social media and other platforms.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of truthful narration and the consequences of misrepresenting the words of the Prophet (ﷺ).
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #3652 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Knowledge (Kitab Al-Ilm). It is graded Sahih and narrated by `Abd Allah bin al-Zubair said on the authority of the father :.