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IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-177: KELEBIHAN SANAD YANG TINGGI
What are the virtues of a high chain of transmission (sanad) in hadith?
Short answer
Seeking a high sanad is regarded as a tradition and sunnah of the early generations (salaf), as reported from Imam Ahmad.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hadith
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Seeking a high sanad is regarded as a tradition and sunnah of the early generations (salaf), as reported from Imam Ahmad. Its aims are to obtain a chain closer to the Prophet SAW, to gain blessing, and to protect hadith from alteration of their authenticity. Early scholars showed their commitment by travelling to seek hadith, and the tradition is to be preserved as it is unique to Islam.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Selain itu, mencari sanad yang tinggi adalah merupakan sunnah bagi generasi salaf (yang terdahulu).
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-177: KELEBIHAN SANAD YANG TINGGI”, 24 March 2017. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-al-hadith/908-irsyad-al-hadith-siri-ke-177-kelebihan-sanad-yang-tinggi. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/virtues-of-a-high-sanad-in-hadith/