Sunan Abu Dawud #2921

Shares of Inheritance (Kitab Al-Fara'id)
Sahih in chain

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

حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنُ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ إِسْحَاقَ - عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ قُسَيْطٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا اسْتَهَلَّ الْمَوْلُودُ وُرِّثَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: When an infant has raised its voice (and then dies), it will be treated as an heir.
Narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that if a newborn cries out upon birth and then passes away, that child will be considered an heir. This statement reflects the value placed on life, even in its briefest moments, and the rights that come with it, including inheritance.

Modern Application

This principle of recognizing the rights of a newborn, even if they have lived for a short time, can influence modern discussions on family law and inheritance. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging every life and its implications within family structures.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family because it addresses the rights of newborns within the context of inheritance and familial responsibilities.

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This hadith is #2921 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Shares of Inheritance (Kitab Al-Fara'id). It is graded Sahih in chain and narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:.

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