What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1729 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)), narrated by Nafi` said :, states: "Ibn `Umr used to seat his slave girl called Safiyyah behind him(on the Camel) and thus she travelled to Makkah in his company."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1729 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1729

The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، أَنَّ ابْنَ عُمَرَ، كَانَ يُرْدِفُ مَوْلاَةً لَهُ يُقَالُ لَهَا صَفِيَّةُ تُسَافِرُ مَعَهُ إِلَى مَكَّةَ ‏.‏

Ibn `Umr used to seat his slave girl called Safiyyah behind him(on the Camel) and thus she travelled to Makkah in his company.

Narrated by Nafi` said :

Context

In this narration, Ibn 'Umar is noted for traveling with his slave girl, Safiyyah, during a journey to Makkah. This highlights the social norms and practices of companionship during travel in that era, as well as the responsibilities one has towards those under their care.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can be seen as a reminder of the importance of treating all individuals with respect and dignity, regardless of their social status. It encourages a sense of responsibility towards those who may depend on us during travels or daily life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family because it emphasizes the relationships and responsibilities within familial and social structures.

Family