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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 5185 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)), narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Musa in a similar way through a different chain of narrators. This version has:, states: "‘Umar said to Abu Musa : I do not blame you, but the matter of transmitting a tradition from the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) is serious."

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)

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

حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ أَخْزَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْقَاهِرِ بْنُ شُعَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ بْنِ أَبِي مُوسَى، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، بِهَذِهِ الْقِصَّةِ قَالَ فَقَالَ عُمَرُ لأَبِي مُوسَى إِنِّي لَمْ أَتَّهِمْكَ وَلَكِنَّ الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم شَدِيدٌ ‏.‏

‘Umar said to Abu Musa : I do not blame you, but the matter of transmitting a tradition from the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) is serious.

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Musa in a similar way through a different chain of narrators. This version has:

Context

In this hadith, Umar ibn al-Khattab expresses the seriousness of transmitting the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). He emphasizes the importance of accuracy and integrity in relaying hadiths, indicating that misrepresentation can lead to significant consequences. This highlights the responsibility of narrators in preserving the teachings of Islam.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle underscores the importance of verifying information before sharing it, especially in matters of faith and ethics. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge from reliable sources and to be cautious about spreading unverified claims.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it emphasizes the seriousness and responsibility associated with accurately conveying the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

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Say, "Obey Allah and obey the Messenger; but if you turn away - then upon him is only that [duty] with which he has been charged, and upon you is that with which you have been charged. And if you obey him, you will be [rightly] guided. And there is not upon the Messenger except the [responsibility for] clear notification."

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He said, "Knowledge [of its time] is only with Allah, and I convey to you that with which I was sent; but I see you [to be] a people behaving ignorantly."

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May Allah pardon you, [O Muhammad]; why did you give them permission [to remain behind]? [You should not have] until it was evident to you who were truthful and you knew [who were] the liars.

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This hadith is #5185 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab) and narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Musa in a similar way through a different chain of narrators. This version has:.

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