What is Sunan Abu Dawud 2019 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)) states: "The version of Ibn ‘Abbas added “Its fresh herbage is not to be cut.”"

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 2019 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #2019

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 عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، فِي هَذِهِ الْقِصَّةِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ وَلاَ يُخْتَلَى خَلاَهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The version of Ibn ‘Abbas added “Its fresh herbage is not to be cut.”

Context

This hadith includes a statement from Ibn Abbas regarding the prohibition of cutting fresh herbage in a specific context. It reflects the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ guidance on preserving natural resources and respecting the environment, which is a significant aspect of Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be applied to environmental conservation efforts. It encourages individuals to respect and protect nature, promoting sustainability in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community because it emphasizes the collective responsibility to protect shared resources and the environment.

Community