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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 4216 in the Book of Signet-Rings (Kitab Al-Khatam).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4216

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4216 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Signet-Rings (Kitab Al-Khatam)), narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Anas through a different chain of narrators. This version as transmitted by 'Isa b. Yunus adds:, states: "It remained in his hand until he died, in the hand of 'Abu Bakr until he died, in the hand of 'Umar until he died, and in the hand of 'Uthman. When he was near a well, it fell down in it. He ordered t…"

Signet-Rings (Kitab Al-Khatam)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ بَقِيَّةَ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، بِمَعْنَى حَدِيثِ عِيسَى بْنِ يُونُسَ زَادَ فَكَانَ فِي يَدِهِ حَتَّى قُبِضَ وَفِي يَدِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ حَتَّى قُبِضَ وَفِي يَدِ عُمَرَ حَتَّى قُبِضَ وَفِي يَدِ عُثْمَانَ فَبَيْنَمَا هُوَ عِنْدَ بِئْرٍ إِذْ سَقَطَ فِي الْبِئْرِ فَأَمَرَ بِهَا فَنُزِحَتْ فَلَمْ يُقْدَرْ عَلَيْهِ ‏.‏

It remained in his hand until he died, in the hand of 'Abu Bakr until he died, in the hand of 'Umar until he died, and in the hand of 'Uthman. When he was near a well, it fell down in it. He ordered to take it out, but it could not be found.

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Anas through a different chain of narrators. This version as transmitted by 'Isa b. Yunus adds:

Context

This hadith discusses the continuity of a tradition through various narrators, emphasizing the importance of preserving knowledge within the Islamic community. It highlights how the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) were transmitted faithfully over generations.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity of knowledge and teachings. It encourages individuals to be diligent in learning and sharing authentic information within their communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the process of preserving and conveying the teachings of the Prophet through reliable narrators.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith