Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Munkar. 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 4833 in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4833

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4833 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)) states: "The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Anas b. Malik from the Prophet (ﷺ) through a different chain of narrators in a similar way."

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)

Munkar

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ الْعَطَّارُ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، عَنْ شُبَيْلِ بْنِ عَزْرَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَثَلُ الْجَلِيسِ الصَّالِحِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Anas b. Malik from the Prophet (ﷺ) through a different chain of narrators in a similar way.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the significance of a good companion, as narrated by Anas ibn Malik. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) likens a righteous friend to a source of goodness and positivity, suggesting that one's companions can greatly influence their character and behavior. This highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with virtuous individuals.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be applied by choosing friends who inspire and uplift us. Engaging with positive influences can lead to personal growth and better decision-making, reinforcing the idea that our social circles significantly impact our lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it reflects the importance of reliable narrations and the transmission of teachings regarding companionship.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith