What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5079 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by Narrated from Abu Hurairah:, states: "A similar report was narrated from Abu Hurairah, from the Messenger of Allah ."

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 5079 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5079

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.

أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

A similar report was narrated from Abu Hurairah, from the Messenger of Allah .

Narrated by Narrated from Abu Hurairah:

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition. Abu Hurairah narrates a report from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, indicating the significance of passing down teachings accurately. This underscores the role of hadith in preserving the Prophet's ﷺ words and actions for future generations.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle emphasizes the value of sharing knowledge and ensuring its accuracy. It encourages individuals to seek authentic sources of information and to verify teachings before sharing them with others, fostering a culture of informed discussion.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the process of passing down the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ, highlighting the importance of authenticity in religious knowledge.

Prophetic Teachings Hadith Transmission