Sunan Abu Dawud #2919
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
Tamim asked the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about the status of a person who accepts Islam through the guidance of another Muslim. The Prophet (ﷺ) responded that such a person is closest to the one who helped them in both life and death. This highlights the significance of community and the bonds formed through shared faith and guidance.
Modern Application
In today's context, this hadith encourages Muslims to actively support and guide new converts to Islam. By fostering strong relationships and providing support, we can help integrate them into the community, ensuring they feel valued and connected.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Teachings because it emphasizes the importance of support and closeness among Muslims, particularly in the context of guiding new believers.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #2919 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Shares of Inheritance (Kitab Al-Fara'id). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Tamim ad-Dari:.