What is Sunan Abu Dawud 2675 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)), narrated by Abu Hurairah said:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent us along with a contingent, and said: If you find so-and-so. He then narrated the rest of the tradition to the same effect."

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 2675 in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #2675

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 يَزِيدُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ، أَنَّ اللَّيْثَ بْنَ سَعْدٍ، حَدَّثَهُمْ عَنْ بُكَيْرٍ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ بَعَثَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي بَعْثٍ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنْ وَجَدْتُمْ فُلاَنًا وَفُلاَنًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ مَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent us along with a contingent, and said: If you find so-and-so. He then narrated the rest of the tradition to the same effect.

Narrated by Abu Hurairah said:

Context

This narration involves the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sending a group on a mission, indicating the importance of leadership and strategic planning in Islamic teachings. The context illustrates the necessity of clear communication and the organization of efforts in pursuit of a common goal.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle can be applied to teamwork and collaboration, where clear directives and mutual understanding are essential for achieving objectives effectively.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Jihad and Military Might and Warfare because it relates to the organization and execution of missions within a military context, reflecting the strategic aspects of leadership.

Jihad Military Might and Warfare