Sunan Abu Dawud #2010
The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، وَعُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ الْمَعْنَى، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا صَالِحُ بْنُ كَيْسَانَ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، قَالَ قَالَ أَبُو رَافِعٍ لَمْ يَأْمُرْنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ أَنْزِلَهُ وَلَكِنْ ضَرَبْتُ قُبَّتَهُ فَنَزَلَهُ . قَالَ مُسَدَّدٌ وَكَانَ عَلَى ثَقَلِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَقَالَ عُثْمَانُ يَعْنِي فِي الأَبْطَحِ .
Abu Rafi’ said The Apostle of Allaah(ﷺ) did not command me to align there. But when I pitched his tent there, he alighted. The narrator Musaddad said “He (Abu Rafi’) kept watch over the luggage of the Prophet(ﷺ). The narrator ‘Uthman said That is in Al Abtah.
Context
In this hadith, Abu Rafi’ shares an experience where he pitched a tent for the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) without being instructed. The Prophet accepted this gesture, reflecting his appreciation for those who serve him. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of initiative and service in community relationships.
Modern Application
In our daily lives, this principle encourages individuals to take initiative in serving others, whether in family, community, or workplace settings. It fosters a spirit of cooperation and support among individuals.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's appreciation for service and initiative.
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If you do not aid the Prophet - Allah has already aided him when those who disbelieved had driven him out [of Makkah] as one of two, when they were in the cave and he said to his companion, "Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us." And Allah sent down his tranquillity upon him and supported him with angels you did not see and made the word of those who disbelieved the lowest, while the word of Allah - that is the highest. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #2010 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj). It is graded Sahih.