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Sunan Abu Dawud #2797

Sacrifice (Kitab Al-Dahaya)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ مَعِينٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصٌ، عَنْ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُضَحِّي بِكَبْشٍ أَقْرَنَ فَحِيلٍ يَنْظُرُ فِي سَوَادٍ وَيَأْكُلُ فِي سَوَادٍ وَيَمْشِي فِي سَوَادٍ ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to sacrifice a choice, horned ram with black round the eyes, the mouth and the feet.
Narrated by Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:

Context

This hadith describes the Prophet's (ﷺ) practice of sacrificing a specific type of ram during Eid al-Adha. The details emphasize the care and quality of the sacrifice, reflecting the importance of intention and the act of giving in Islam.

Modern Application

Today, this practice can inspire individuals to approach acts of charity and sacrifice with thoughtfulness and quality. It encourages people to consider the impact of their contributions and to give generously and meaningfully.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Sacrifice (Qurbani) because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) example in performing acts of sacrifice with care and intention.

Prophetic ConductSacrifice (Qurbani)

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #2797 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Sacrifice (Kitab Al-Dahaya). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:.

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