What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4370 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hunting and Slaughtering), narrated by Narrated from Abu Hurairah:, states: "A similar report was narrated from Abu Hurairah, but was not attributed to the Prophet"

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 4370 in the Book of The Book of Hunting and Slaughtering.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4370

The Book of Hunting and Slaughtering

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، نَحْوَهُ وَلَمْ يَرْفَعْهُ ‏.‏

A similar report was narrated from Abu Hurairah, but was not attributed to the Prophet

Narrated by Narrated from Abu Hurairah:

Context

This narration from Abu Hurairah presents a report similar to another hadith but does not attribute it directly to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It emphasizes the importance of accurate transmission in the study of hadith, as the authenticity of the source can significantly impact the understanding of Islamic teachings. This highlights the meticulous nature of hadith scholarship.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, this hadith underscores the importance of verifying information before sharing it. In an age of rapid communication, ensuring the accuracy of what we convey can help maintain trust and integrity within our communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the critical nature of accurately attributing reports to ensure the integrity of Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith