Sunan Abu Dawud #2832

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ فَرَعَ وَلاَ عَتِيرَةَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Prophet (ﷺ) sa saying: There is no fara' and 'atirah.
Narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:

Context

In this brief hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that there is no practice of 'Fara' and 'Atirah,' which were traditional forms of sacrifice. This statement reflects the Prophet's guidance on simplifying religious practices and focusing on the core tenets of faith. It serves as a reminder to prioritize the essence of worship over ritualistic practices.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith encourages believers to focus on the core aspects of their faith rather than becoming overly concerned with rituals. It promotes a deeper understanding of worship and encourages individuals to engage in practices that genuinely reflect their beliefs.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it conveys the Prophet's guidance on simplifying religious practices.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #2832 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Sacrifice (Kitab Al-Dahaya). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:.

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