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Sunan Abu Dawud #2530

Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)
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 حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الْعَبَّاسِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ ‏:‏ جَاءَ رَجُلٌ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ ‏:‏ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أُجَاهِدُ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏"‏ أَلَكَ أَبَوَانِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏:‏ نَعَمْ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏"‏ فَفِيهِمَا فَجَاهِدْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ ‏:‏ أَبُو الْعَبَّاسِ هَذَا الشَّاعِرُ اسْمُهُ السَّائِبُ بْنُ فَرُّوخَ ‏.‏
The name of the narrator Abu al-'Abbas, a poet, is al-Sa'ib b. Farrukh.
Narrated by ‘Abd Allah bin ‘Amr said “A man came to the Prophet(ﷺ) and said “Apostle of Allaah(ﷺ), May I take part in jihad?” He asked “Do you have parents?” He replied “Yes”. So, strive for them.” Abu Dawud said:

Context

In this hadith, a man approaches the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ seeking permission to participate in jihad. The Prophet ﷺ inquires about his parents, advising him to strive for them instead. This interaction emphasizes the significance of familial responsibilities and the prioritization of caring for one's parents over engaging in external conflicts.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied to the importance of caring for elderly parents and prioritizing family obligations. It serves as a reminder to balance personal ambitions with the responsibilities we have towards our loved ones.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family and Jihad because it highlights the duty to care for one's parents while also addressing the concept of striving in the path of Allah.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #2530 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad). It is graded Da'if and narrated by ‘Abd Allah bin ‘Amr said “A man came to the Prophet(ﷺ) and said “Apostle of Allaah(ﷺ), May I take part in jihad?” He asked “Do you have parents?” He replied “Yes”. So, strive for them.” Abu Dawud said:.

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