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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by 'Ubaidullah bin Sa'eed said:, states: ""I heard Abu Usamah say: 'I never saw any man more assiduous in seeking knowledge than 'Abdullah bin Al-Mubarak, not in Ash-Sham, Egypt, Yemen or the Hijaz.'""

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

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5762

The Book of Drinks

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا أُسَامَةَ، يَقُولُ مَا رَأَيْتُ رَجُلاً أَطْلَبَ لِلْعِلْمِ مِنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ الشَّامَاتِ وَمِصْرَ وَالْيَمَنَ وَالْحِجَازَ ‏.‏

"I heard Abu Usamah say: 'I never saw any man more assiduous in seeking knowledge than 'Abdullah bin Al-Mubarak, not in Ash-Sham, Egypt, Yemen or the Hijaz.'"

Narrated by 'Ubaidullah bin Sa'eed said:

Context

Abu Usamah highlights the dedication of 'Abdullah bin Al-Mubarak in seeking knowledge across various regions. This illustrates the value placed on education and the pursuit of knowledge in Islam, encouraging individuals to strive for learning throughout their lives.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith inspires individuals to prioritize education and continuous learning, whether through formal education or personal study, as a means to grow and contribute positively to society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Seeking Knowledge because it underscores the importance of actively pursuing knowledge and education in one's life.

Seeking Knowledge

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وَأَمَّا مَن جَآءَكَ يَسْعَىٰ

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Moses said to him, "May I follow you on [the condition] that you teach me from what you have been taught of sound judgement?"

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Al-Anbiyaa (The Prophets)

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قَالَ رَبِّى يَعْلَمُ ٱلْقَوْلَ فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ

The Prophet said, "My Lord knows whatever is said throughout the heaven and earth, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing."

قَالُوا۟ سَمِعْنَا فَتًۭى يَذْكُرُهُمْ يُقَالُ لَهُۥٓ إِبْرَٰهِيمُ

They said, "We heard a young man mention them who is called Abraham."

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وَقَاسَمَهُمَآ إِنِّى لَكُمَا لَمِنَ ٱلنَّٰصِحِينَ

And he swore [by Allah] to them, "Indeed, I am to you from among the sincere advisors."

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This hadith is #5762 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Ubaidullah bin Sa'eed said:.

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