What is Sunan Abu Dawud 2577 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)), narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) used to make lean by training horses which he employed in the race."

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 2577 in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #2577

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُضَمِّرُ الْخَيْلَ يُسَابِقُ بِهَا ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) used to make lean by training horses which he employed in the race.

Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar:

Context

Abdullah ibn Umar narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) trained horses for racing, which involved making them lean. This practice illustrates the significance of preparation and training in achieving success, whether in sports or other endeavors. It reflects the dedication required to excel in any field.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle can be seen in how individuals prepare for competitions or challenges. Whether it's through physical training or skill development, the effort put into preparation often determines the outcome.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds because it highlights the value of effort and dedication in preparing for tasks, which is a commendable action.

Good Deeds