What is Sunan Abu Dawud 2294 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Divorce (Kitab Al-Talaq)), narrated by Urwah ibn az-Zubayr said:, states: "Aisha was asked: Did you not see (i.e. known) the statement of Fatimah? She replied: It is not good for her to mention it (to others)."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 2294 in the Book of Divorce (Kitab Al-Talaq).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #2294

Divorce (Kitab Al-Talaq)

Da'if

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 كَثِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ الْقَاسِمِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّهُ قِيلَ لِعَائِشَةَ أَلَمْ تَرَىْ إِلَى قَوْلِ فَاطِمَةَ قَالَتْ أَمَا إِنَّهُ لاَ خَيْرَ لَهَا فِي ذِكْرِ ذَلِكَ ‏.‏

Aisha was asked: Did you not see (i.e. known) the statement of Fatimah? She replied: It is not good for her to mention it (to others).

Narrated by Urwah ibn az-Zubayr said:

Context

In this hadith, Aisha responds to a question about Fatimah's statement, suggesting that it is not beneficial for her to discuss certain matters. This highlights the value of discretion and the importance of protecting the dignity and reputation of family members. The theme revolves around the rights and responsibilities within family relationships.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, the principle of discretion is vital, especially when discussing sensitive family matters. Respecting privacy and maintaining the dignity of loved ones can strengthen family bonds and foster a supportive environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family and Rights of Women because it emphasizes the importance of safeguarding family honor and the rights of women in familial discussions.

Family Rights of Women