What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5132 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by Narrated from Ibn 'Amr:, states: "A similar report was narrated from Ibn 'Amr, from a man, from Ya'la."

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 5132 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5132

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ رَجُلٍ، عَنْ يَعْلَى، نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ خَالَفَهُ سُفْيَانُ رَوَاهُ عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ حَفْصٍ، عَنْ يَعْلَى، ‏.‏

A similar report was narrated from Ibn 'Amr, from a man, from Ya'la.

Narrated by Narrated from Ibn 'Amr:

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition. Ibn 'Amr narrates a report that emphasizes the continuity of teachings from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through various individuals. The emphasis on accurate transmission underscores the value placed on preserving the teachings of Islam for future generations.

Modern Application

In today's context, the principle of hadith transmission can be seen in the way scholars and students engage in learning and sharing knowledge. It encourages a culture of mentorship and the importance of verifying sources in both religious and secular education.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the chain of narrators that is essential for preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission