What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4008 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Dialects and Readings of the Qur'an (Kitab Al-Huruf Wa Al-Qira'at)) states: "The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Hisham b. Sa'd with a different chain of narrators in a similar way."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4008 in the Book of Dialects and Readings of the Qur'an (Kitab Al-Huruf Wa Al-Qira'at).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4008

Dialects and Readings of the Qur'an (Kitab Al-Huruf Wa Al-Qira'at)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ مُسَافِرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي فُدَيْكٍ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، بِإِسْنَادِهِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Hisham b. Sa'd with a different chain of narrators in a similar way.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the chain of narrators in the transmission of hadiths. It indicates that the same tradition has been conveyed through different narrators, which is crucial for establishing authenticity. The reliability of hadiths is significantly determined by the integrity of their transmission, ensuring that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) are preserved accurately.

Modern Application

In today's context, the principle of verifying information before sharing it is vital. Just as hadith transmission requires reliable sources, individuals should ensure that the information they pass on is credible and well-founded, fostering a culture of truthfulness and integrity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of different chains of narrators in establishing the authenticity of a tradition.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith