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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 4494 in the Book of Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4494

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4494 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud)), narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Burdah al-Ansari through a different chain of narrators. This version has:, states: "I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say. . . He then mentioned the tradition to the same effect."

Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرٌو، أَنَّ بُكَيْرَ بْنَ الأَشَجِّ، حَدَّثَهُ عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّ أَبَاهُ، حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ أَبَا بُرْدَةَ الأَنْصَارِيَّ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ فَذَكَرَ مَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say. . . He then mentioned the tradition to the same effect.

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Burdah al-Ansari through a different chain of narrators. This version has:

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge in Islam. It emphasizes that the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) were shared through various narrators, ensuring that his words and actions were preserved accurately. The reliability of the chain of narrators is crucial in establishing the authenticity of hadiths, which serve as a source of guidance for Muslims.

Modern Application

In today's world, the integrity of information is paramount. Just as the hadith emphasizes the importance of trustworthy transmission, individuals should strive to share accurate information and verify sources before spreading news or opinions. This principle fosters a culture of honesty and responsibility in communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the significance of accurately relaying the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) through reliable narrators.

Hadith Transmission