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

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 5073 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5073

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5073 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Wa'il said:, states: ""Ibn Mas'ud addressed us and said: 'How do you want me to recite? According to the recitation of Zaid bin Thabit, when I learned seventy-odd Surahs from the mouth of the Messenger of Allah while Zaid…"

The Book of Adornment

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو شِهَابٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، قَالَ خَطَبَنَا ابْنُ مَسْعُودٍ فَقَالَ كَيْفَ تَأْمُرُونِّي أَقْرَأُ عَلَى قِرَاءَةِ زَيْدِ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ بَعْدَ مَا قَرَأْتُ مِنْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِضْعًا وَسَبْعِينَ سُورَةً وَإِنَّ زَيْدًا مَعَ الْغِلْمَانِ لَهُ ذُؤَابَتَانِ ‏.‏

"Ibn Mas'ud addressed us and said: 'How do you want me to recite? According to the recitation of Zaid bin Thabit, when I learned seventy-odd Surahs from the mouth of the Messenger of Allah while Zaid was with the other boys with two braids?'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Wa'il said:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn Mas'ud reflects on his learning experience with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, emphasizing the significance of direct transmission of knowledge. He highlights his proficiency in reciting the Quran, which he learned from the Prophet, contrasting it with Zaid bin Thabit's experience. This underscores the importance of authentic sources in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith highlights the value of seeking knowledge from credible sources. Muslims are encouraged to engage with authentic teachings and to prioritize learning from those who have a direct connection to the Prophet's teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the significance of learning directly from the Prophet and the importance of authentic transmission of knowledge.

Prophetic Teachings Hadith Transmission