What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4860 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)) states: "A similar tradition has also been transmitted by Abu Hurairah from the Prophet (ﷺ) through a different chain of narrators."

Is this hadith authentic?

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 4860 in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4860

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)

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 صَالِحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ قَالَ عَمْرٌو وَحَدَّثَنِي بِنَحْوِ، ذَلِكَ عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ أَبِي عَمْرٍو عَنِ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

A similar tradition has also been transmitted by Abu Hurairah from the Prophet (ﷺ) through a different chain of narrators.

Context

This hadith indicates the reliability of hadith transmission by stating that a similar tradition has been narrated by Abu Hurairah through a different chain of narrators. It underscores the importance of verifying sources and ensuring the authenticity of religious teachings, which is crucial for preserving the integrity of Islamic knowledge.

Modern Application

In the modern context, this principle highlights the need for critical thinking and verification of information, especially in religious matters. Muslims are encouraged to seek authentic sources and understand the context of teachings to avoid misconceptions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of reliable narration in preserving the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith