Remember its number, its container and its string. The version adds : If its owner comes, and tells its number and its string, then give it to him.
Abu Dawud said : None of the narrators said this word in this tradition except Hammad ; That is, “ If he tells its number.”
Narrated by The above mentioned tradition has also been transmitted by Salamah. Bin Kuhail through a different chain to the same effect. The version has ; about making the matter known he said ; “ two years or three.” He said :
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed that if someone finds lost property, they should remember its details and return it to its owner if they come forward. This emphasizes the ethical responsibility of individuals in the community to act with integrity and honesty.
Modern Application
In today's world, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of ethical behavior and community responsibility. It encourages individuals to be vigilant and honest in their interactions, fostering a sense of trust and integrity within society.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community and Ethics of Interaction because it highlights the importance of ethical behavior and responsibility in community interactions as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
They will say there were three, the fourth of them being their dog; and they will say there were five, the sixth of them being their dog - guessing at the unseen; and they will say there were seven, and the eighth of them was their dog. Say, [O Muhammad], "My Lord is most knowing of their number. None knows them except a few. So do not argue about them except with an obvious argument and do not inquire about them among [the speculators] from anyone."
This hadith is #1704 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Book of Lost and Found Items. It is graded Sahih and narrated by The above mentioned tradition has also been transmitted by Salamah. Bin Kuhail through a different chain to the same effect. The version has ; about making the matter known he said ; “ two years or three.” He said :.
