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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4903

The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief
Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ دَاوُدَ بْنِ أَبِي عَاصِمٍ، أَنَّ سَعِيدَ بْنَ الْمُسَيَّبِ، حَدَّثَهُ نَحْوَهُ، ‏.‏
Saeed bin Al-Musayyb narrated something similar to that.
Narrated by It was narrated from Dawud bin Abi Asim that:

Context

This hadith illustrates the continuity of knowledge and the importance of reliable transmission in Islamic teachings. It shows that various narrators can convey similar messages, reinforcing the validity of the teachings. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized the need for accurate reporting to maintain the integrity of Islamic knowledge.

Modern Application

In the modern context, this principle can be applied to the sharing of knowledge in educational settings. Ensuring that information is corroborated by multiple credible sources can enhance learning and understanding, fostering a culture of accuracy and trust.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the role of multiple narrators in conveying similar teachings, which is essential for preserving Islamic knowledge.

Hadith Transmission

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This hadith is #4903 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Dawud bin Abi Asim that:.

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