Abu Dawood 4131 Fixed Direct

"The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Do not write down anything from me except the Qur'an; whoever writes down anything from me except the Qur'an, let him erase it.'"

Abu Dawood 4131, as documented in the Sunan of Abu Dawood, one of the six major Hadith collections, reads:

However, this does not imply a dismissal of the importance of the Hadith. Rather, it underscores the meticulous care taken to safeguard the integrity of religious texts. The Prophet's guidance encouraged Muslims to seek knowledge directly from the Qur'an and to approach any additional sayings or actions with caution.