(نكح). While it is commonly translated in contemporary Arabic to mean sexual intercourse, in classical Arabic and specific historical contexts, it often refers generally to or "taking care of" someone. Interpretations: Sexual Interpretation:
Translating the classical Arabic of this entry, Ibn Sa‘d writes:
If you have any specific information or context about H. 3714, I may be able to help you better. tabaqat al kubra. vol. 3 pg. 269 h. 3714
The chain begins with "Muhammad ibn ‘Umar (al-Waqidi)" . Al-Waqidi, Ibn Sa‘d’s teacher, is a polarizing figure. Hadith critics (like al-Shafi‘i and Ahmad ibn Hanbal) accused him of being a weak narrator, unreliable in the sahih traditions. However, Ibn Sa‘d uses al-Waqidi as his primary source for biographical information, not for establishing legal rulings. Page 269 shows that even when citing al-Waqidi in a hadith context, Ibn Sa‘d preserves the matn (text) for historical, not legal, evidence. This distinction is critical: Tabaqat is a work of Tarikh (history), not Sahih (authenticity).
For the researcher, mastering this one citation means mastering the art of ‘ilm al-rijal : knowing that every number, every page, and every chain tells a story of trust, memory, and mortality. Whether you are verifying a hadith’s chain or writing a biography of a minor companion, this entry is a testament to the enduring structure of Islamic historiography. (نكح)
The chain is:
This specific reference from Ibn Sa'd's (Volume 3, Page 269, Hadith 3714) is part of a monumental 8-volume biographical dictionary that serves as a cornerstone for early Islamic history. Volume 3 specifically focuses on the Companions of Badr and the early leaders of the Ansar. Review of Content and Significance 3714, I may be able to help you better
Tabaqat al-Kubra, also known as "The Great Classes" or "The Generations of Islam", is a renowned book written by the famous Islamic historian and scholar, Muhammad ibn Sa'd ibn Manīʿ al-Baṣrī (d. 845 CE). The book is a biographical dictionary of Muslims, organized by generations or "classes" (tabaqat), and considered one of the most important sources for Islamic history.