What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4023 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)), narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by al-Jariri to the same effect though a different chain of narrators. Abu Dawud said:, states: "'Abd al-Wahhab al-Thaqafi did not mention the name of Abu Sa'id. Hammad b. Salamah said: From al-Jariri, from Abu al-'Ala', from the Prophet (ﷺ). Abu Dawud said: The hearing of this tradition by Ham…"

Is this hadith authentic?

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 4023 in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4023

Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ دِينَارٍ، عَنِ الْجُرَيْرِيِّ، بِإِسْنَادِهِ وَمَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ الثَّقَفِيُّ لَمْ يَذْكُرْ فِيهِ أَبَا سَعِيدٍ وَحَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ قَالَ عَنِ الْجُرَيْرِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي الْعَلاَءِ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ وَالثَّقَفِيُّ سَمَاعُهُمَا وَاحِدٌ ‏.‏

'Abd al-Wahhab al-Thaqafi did not mention the name of Abu Sa'id. Hammad b. Salamah said: From al-Jariri, from Abu al-'Ala', from the Prophet (ﷺ). Abu Dawud said: The hearing of this tradition by Hammad b. Salamah and Thaqafi is of the same nature.

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by al-Jariri to the same effect though a different chain of narrators. Abu Dawud said:

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge and the authenticity of hadiths. It highlights the importance of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The mention of different chains of narrators emphasizes the rigorous standards applied to ensure the accuracy of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, this hadith underscores the importance of verifying information before accepting it as truth. It encourages individuals to seek credible sources and understand the significance of authenticity in religious teachings and other areas of knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the critical role of reliable narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith