What is Sunan Abu Dawud 2547 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)), narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to name a mare a horse."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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 2547 in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #2547

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 مُوسَى بْنُ مَرْوَانَ الرَّقِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مَرْوَانُ بْنُ مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَيَّانَ التَّيْمِيِّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو زُرْعَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، ‏:‏ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُسَمِّي الأُنْثَى مِنَ الْخَيْلِ فَرَسًا ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to name a mare a horse.

Narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:

Context

In this hadith, narrated by Abu Hurayrah, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) referred to a female horse as a 'mare' instead of the more common term. This highlights the importance of language and how the Prophet (ﷺ) used terms that may have been less conventional, yet still respectful and accurate. The takeaway is the significance of proper naming and terminology in communication.

Modern Application

In today's world, the way we name and refer to individuals or things can shape perceptions and attitudes. Using respectful and accurate terms fosters a positive environment and shows consideration for others. This principle can be applied in various contexts, from personal interactions to professional settings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Etiquette of Naming because it emphasizes the importance of using respectful and appropriate terms in communication.

Etiquette of Naming