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Sunan Abu Dawud #2486

Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الزُّهْرِيُّ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ سُئِلَ أَىُّ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ أَكْمَلُ إِيمَانًا قَالَ ‏ "‏ رَجُلٌ يُجَاهِدُ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ بِنَفْسِهِ وَمَالِهِ وَرَجُلٌ يَعْبُدُ اللَّهَ فِي شِعْبٍ مِنَ الشِّعَابِ قَدْ كُفِيَ النَّاسُ شَرَّهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Abu Sa’id (Al Khudri) reported The Prophet(ﷺ) was asked “Which believers are most perfect in respect of faith? He replied “A man who strives in the path of Allaah with his life and property and a man who worships Allaah in a mountain valley where he protects the people from his evil.””

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was asked about the believers with the most complete faith. He highlighted two types of individuals: one who strives in the path of Allah with his life and wealth, and another who worships in solitude, protecting others from his harm. This illustrates the diverse ways in which faith can manifest and the value of both public and private acts of devotion.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in the various ways people contribute to their communities and practice their faith. Whether through activism, charity, or personal worship, individuals can embody their beliefs in multiple forms, each valuable in its own right.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Jihad because it emphasizes the significance of striving in the path of Allah and performing righteous actions.

Good DeedsJihad

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This hadith is #2486 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad). It is graded Sahih.

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