What is Sunan Abu Dawud 209 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah)), narrated by ‘Urwah reported on the Authority of his father a tradition from ‘Ali b. Abi Talib who said :, states: "I Asked al-Miqdad (to consult the prophet). He then narrated the tradition bearing the same meaning. Abu Dawud said; this tradition has been reported with another chain of narrators. This version do…"

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This hadith is graded 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 209 in the Book of Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #209

Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ الْقَعْنَبِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ حَدِيثٍ، حَدَّثَهُ عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ، قَالَ قُلْتُ لِلْمِقْدَادِ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ مَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ وَرَوَاهُ الْمُفَضَّلُ بْنُ فَضَالَةَ وَجَمَاعَةٌ وَالثَّوْرِيُّ وَابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ عَنْ هِشَامٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ وَرَوَاهُ ابْنُ إِسْحَاقَ عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ الْمِقْدَادِ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَمْ يَذْكُرْ ‏ "‏ أُنْثَيَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I Asked al-Miqdad (to consult the prophet). He then narrated the tradition bearing the same meaning. Abu Dawud said; this tradition has been reported with another chain of narrators. This version does not mention the word “testicles”.

Narrated by ‘Urwah reported on the Authority of his father a tradition from ‘Ali b. Abi Talib who said :

Context

In this narration, Ali b. Abi Talib discusses a matter related to personal hygiene and modesty during wudu. The hadith emphasizes the importance of maintaining dignity and adhering to the Islamic dress code, particularly in situations that require cleanliness and respect for oneself and others.

Modern Application

In the context of performing wudu, this hadith serves as a reminder to be mindful of modesty and personal hygiene. Practicing these principles can enhance one's spiritual state and prepare individuals for prayer.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the importance of modesty and appropriate conduct during acts of worship.

Islamic Dress Code