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Sunan Abu Dawud #2537

Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَطَاءُ بْنُ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ مُرَّةَ الْهَمْدَانِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏"‏ عَجِبَ رَبُّنَا مِنْ رَجُلٍ غَزَا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ فَانْهَزَمَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي أَصْحَابَهُ ‏:‏ ‏"‏ فَعَلِمَ مَا عَلَيْهِ فَرَجَعَ حَتَّى أُهْرِيقَ دَمُهُ، فَيَقُولُ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى لِمَلاَئِكَتِهِ ‏:‏ انْظُرُوا إِلَى عَبْدِي رَجَعَ رَغْبَةً فِيمَا عِنْدِي وَشَفَقَةً مِمَّا عِنْدِي حَتَّى أُهَرِيقَ دَمُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Our Lord Most High is pleased with a man who fights in the path of Allah, the Exalted; then his companions fled away (i.e. retreated). But he knew that it was a sin (to flee away from the battlefield), so he returned, and his blood was shed. Thereupon Allah, the Exalted, says to His angels: Look at My servant; he returned seeking what I have for him (i.e. the reward), and fearing (the punishment) I have, until his blood was shed.
Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud:

Context

This hadith narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud illustrates Allah's pleasure with a soldier who, despite facing retreat, chose to return to the battlefield, knowing the consequences. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveyed that such dedication and fear of sin are recognized and rewarded by Allah, showcasing the value of perseverance in faith.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle encourages individuals to remain steadfast in their commitments, even when faced with adversity. It serves as a reminder to prioritize one's values and responsibilities, seeking forgiveness and striving for righteousness in challenging situations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Jihad and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the significance of striving in the path of Allah and the rewards associated with sincere efforts.

JihadReward of Deeds

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #2537 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad). It is graded Hasan and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud:.

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