Sunan Abu Dawud #4667

Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ أَشْعَثَ بْنِ سُلَيْمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ ضُبَيْعَةَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ الثَّعْلَبِيِّ، بِمَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏
The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Dubai’ah b. Husain al-Tha’labi through a different chain of narrators to the same effect.

Context

This hadith indicates the transmission of a tradition through a different chain of narrators, reinforcing the significance of reliable sources in Islamic teachings. It emphasizes the collective effort to preserve the words and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle highlights the importance of verifying sources and ensuring the authenticity of information shared within communities. It encourages critical thinking and diligence in the pursuit of knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate and reliable chains of narration.

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This hadith is #4667 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah). It is graded Hasan.

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