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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 3960 in the Book of The Book of Manumission of Slaves.

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3960 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Book of Manumission of Slaves) states: "The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Qilabah through a different chain of narrators on the authority of 'Imran b. Husain to the same effect. But in this version he did not me…"

The Book of Manumission of Slaves

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كَامِلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْمُخْتَارِ - حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، بِإِسْنَادِهِ وَمَعْنَاهُ وَلَمْ يَقُلْ فَقَالَ لَهُ قَوْلاً شَدِيدًا ‏.‏

The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Qilabah through a different chain of narrators on the authority of 'Imran b. Husain to the same effect. But in this version he did not mention "He spoke severely of them."

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a tradition through different narrators, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of hadith. The mention of the severe words spoken in one version but not in another highlights the nuances in narration and the responsibility of scholars in preserving authentic teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In contemporary times, this principle underscores the importance of verifying information before sharing it. It encourages individuals to seek reliable sources and be cautious about the authenticity of the knowledge they disseminate.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it addresses the variations in narration and the significance of accurate transmission in preserving the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith