Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih in chain. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 5091 in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #5091

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 5091 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)) states: "A similar tradition has been transmitted by Aban b. ‘Uthman, from ‘Uthman, from the prophet (May peace be upon him). This version does not mention the story of paralysis."

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)

Sahih in chain

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

حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَاصِمٍ الأَنْطَاكِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ عِيَاضٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو مَوْدُودٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ كَعْبٍ، عَنْ أَبَانَ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ عُثْمَانَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ لَمْ يَذْكُرْ قِصَّةَ الْفَالِجِ ‏.‏

A similar tradition has been transmitted by Aban b. ‘Uthman, from ‘Uthman, from the prophet (May peace be upon him). This version does not mention the story of paralysis.

Context

This narration discusses the transmission of a similar tradition by different chains, emphasizing the importance of preserving the authenticity of hadith. The mention of the omission of a specific story indicates the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the care taken by scholars to maintain accuracy.

Modern Application

In modern scholarship, this hadith underscores the significance of verifying sources and ensuring the authenticity of information. It encourages critical thinking and diligence in research, especially when dealing with historical texts.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of accurate transmission and the integrity of the sources.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith