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

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 2061 in the Book of Marriage (Kitab Al-Nikah).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 2061 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Marriage (Kitab Al-Nikah)) states: "The aforesaid tradition has also been narrated by Ibn Mas’ud through a different chain of narrators and to the same effect from the Prophet (ﷺ). This version has the words anshaz al-‘azma meaning whic…"

Marriage (Kitab Al-Nikah)

Hasan 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 سُلَيْمَانَ الأَنْبَارِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ الْمُغِيرَةِ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى الْهِلاَلِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمَعْنَاهُ وَقَالَ أَنْشَزَ الْعَظْمَ ‏.‏

The aforesaid tradition has also been narrated by Ibn Mas’ud through a different chain of narrators and to the same effect from the Prophet (ﷺ). This version has the words anshaz al-‘azma meaning which nourishes bones and makes them sturdy and vigorous.

Context

This hadith discusses the nourishment of bones, as narrated by Ibn Mas’ud. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is reported to have spoken about the importance of strong bones, using the phrase 'nourishes bones' which signifies the significance of health and strength in a person's physical state. This highlights the holistic approach of Islam towards well-being.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle can be applied by emphasizing the importance of nutrition and physical health. People are encouraged to consume foods rich in calcium and vitamins to strengthen their bones, promoting overall health and vitality.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the Prophet's emphasis on health and the importance of physical strength in a holistic lifestyle.

Prophetic Conduct