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Sunan Abu Dawud #4014

Hot Baths (Kitab Al-Hammam)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ أَبِي خَلَفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَسْوَدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَيَّاشٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَبِي سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ صَفْوَانَ بْنِ يَعْلَى، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ الأَوَّلُ أَتَمُّ ‏.‏
The former is more perfect.
Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Ya'la from the Prophet (ﷺ) through a different chain of narrators. Abu Dawud said:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of the authenticity of hadith transmission. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) acknowledged the superiority of one version of a narration over another, illustrating the significance of reliable sources in preserving the teachings of Islam. This highlights the meticulous nature of hadith scholarship and the care taken to ensure accurate transmission.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the emphasis on authenticity extends beyond religious texts to various fields, including journalism and academia. The value placed on credible sources and verified information is crucial in fostering trust and integrity in communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it discusses the evaluation of different narrations and the importance of reliable sources in the preservation of Islamic teachings.

Hadith TransmissionAuthenticity in Hadith

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4014 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Hot Baths (Kitab Al-Hammam). It is graded Sahih and narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Ya'la from the Prophet (ﷺ) through a different chain of narrators. Abu Dawud said:.

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