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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4727 in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4727

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4727 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)) states: "The tradition mentioned above has again been transmitted by Simak through a different chain of narrators and to the same effect as this lengthy tradition."

Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)

Da'if

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 حَفْصٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ طَهْمَانَ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، بِإِسْنَادِهِ وَمَعْنَى هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ الطَّوِيلِ ‏.‏

The tradition mentioned above has again been transmitted by Simak through a different chain of narrators and to the same effect as this lengthy tradition.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a lengthy tradition through different chains of narrators, emphasizing the importance of preserving and passing down knowledge accurately. It reflects the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the responsibility of narrators to maintain authenticity.

Modern Application

In the modern world, this principle underscores the value of accurate information sharing and the importance of verifying sources. It encourages individuals to be diligent in their pursuit of knowledge and to respect the integrity of information.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the significance of preserving the integrity of religious texts.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith