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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 2108 in the Book of Marriage (Kitab Al-Nikah).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 2108 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Marriage (Kitab Al-Nikah)), narrated by Urwah reported on the authority of Umm Habibah that she was married to Abdullah ibn Jahsh who died in Abyssinia, so the Negus married her to the Prophet (ﷺ) giving her on his behalf a dower of four thousand (dirhams). He sent her to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) with Shurahbil ibn Hasanah. AbuDawud said:, states: "Hasanah is his mother."

Marriage (Kitab Al-Nikah)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ أَبِي يَعْقُوبَ الثَّقَفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَلَّى بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أُمِّ حَبِيبَةَ، أَنَّهَا كَانَتْ تَحْتَ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ جَحْشٍ فَمَاتَ بِأَرْضِ الْحَبَشَةِ فَزَوَّجَهَا النَّجَاشِيُّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَمْهَرَهَا عنه أَرْبَعَةَ آلاَفٍ وَبَعَثَ بِهَا إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَعَ شُرَحْبِيلَ ابْنِ حَسَنَةَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ حَسَنَةُ هِيَ أُمُّهُ ‏.‏

Hasanah is his mother.

Narrated by Urwah reported on the authority of Umm Habibah that she was married to Abdullah ibn Jahsh who died in Abyssinia, so the Negus married her to the Prophet (ﷺ) giving her on his behalf a dower of four thousand (dirhams). He sent her to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) with Shurahbil ibn Hasanah. AbuDawud said:

Context

This hadith narrates the story of Umm Habibah, who was married to Abdullah ibn Jahsh and later married to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) by the Negus of Abyssinia. The hadith highlights the customs of marriage and the significance of dowry in Islamic tradition. It reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) role in fostering relationships and alliances through marriage.

Modern Application

In modern society, marriage remains a vital institution, often involving cultural customs and traditions. Understanding the significance of dowry and mutual respect in marriage can strengthen relationships. Couples today can benefit from discussing expectations and responsibilities openly.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Marriage and Spousal Rights because it addresses the institution of marriage and the rights and responsibilities that accompany it.

Marriage Spousal Rights