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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 511 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #511

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 511 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)) states: "This tradition has been narrated by Abu Ja’far, the mu’adhdhin of ‘Uryan mosque (at Kufah), from Abu al-Muthanna, the mu’adhdhin of masjid al-akbar (at kufah) on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar. The rest o…"

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ فَارِسٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَامِرٍ، - يَعْنِي الْعَقَدِيَّ عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ عَمْرٍو - حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ، مُؤَذِّنِ مَسْجِدِ الْعُرْيَانِ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا الْمُثَنَّى، مُؤَذِّنَ مَسْجِدِ الأَكْبَرِ يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ عُمَرَ، وَسَاقَ الْحَدِيثَ

This tradition has been narrated by Abu Ja’far, the mu’adhdhin of ‘Uryan mosque (at Kufah), from Abu al-Muthanna, the mu’adhdhin of masjid al-akbar (at kufah) on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar. The rest of the tradition was transmitted in a like manner.

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration by Ibn Umar, emphasizing the importance of preserving and conveying the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It highlights the role of mu'adhdhin (the one who calls to prayer) in maintaining the integrity of hadith transmission, showcasing the community's commitment to sharing knowledge.

Modern Application

In today's world, the importance of accurate knowledge transmission is vital. This hadith encourages individuals to seek authentic sources of information and to be diligent in sharing correct teachings within their communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it focuses on the process of preserving and conveying the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission