Sunan Abu Dawud #1712

The Book of Lost and Found Items
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنِ الْوَلِيدِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ كَثِيرٍ - حَدَّثَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ شُعَيْبٍ، بِإِسْنَادِهِ بِهَذَا قَالَ فِي ضَالَّةِ الشَّاءِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ فَاجْمَعْهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
regarding the stray sheep he said : “Take it”.
Narrated by The above mentioned tradition has also been transmitted by ‘Amr bin Shu’aib through a different chain of narrators. This version adds:

Context

This hadith addresses the issue of lost property, specifically a stray sheep. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed to take the sheep, indicating that it could be claimed by the finder. This reflects the ethical considerations surrounding lost items and the responsibilities of individuals in a community.

Modern Application

In modern society, this hadith encourages individuals to act responsibly when encountering lost property. It promotes a sense of community and ethical behavior, urging people to consider the rightful ownership of found items.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Ethics of Interaction because it emphasizes the ethical responsibilities of individuals regarding lost property.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #1712 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 ‘Amr bin Shu’aib through a different chain of narrators. This version adds:.

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