What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3082 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Tribute, Spoils, and Rulership (Kitab Al-Kharaj, Wal-Fai' Wal-Imarah)), narrated by Narrated Mu'adh ibn Jabal:, states: "He who put the necklace of jizyah in his neck abandoned the way followed by the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)."

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 3082 in the Book of Tribute, Spoils, and Rulership (Kitab Al-Kharaj, Wal-Fai' Wal-Imarah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3082

Tribute, Spoils, and Rulership (Kitab Al-Kharaj, Wal-Fai' Wal-Imarah)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ بَكَّارِ بْنِ بِلاَلٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عِيسَى، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ سُمَيْعٍ - حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ وَاقِدٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ مُعَاذٍ، أَنَّهُ قَالَ مَنْ عَقَدَ الْجِزْيَةَ فِي عُنُقِهِ فَقَدْ بَرِئَ مِمَّا عَلَيْهِ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

He who put the necklace of jizyah in his neck abandoned the way followed by the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).

Narrated by Narrated Mu'adh ibn Jabal:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of adhering to the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It suggests that those who adopt certain obligations, like the jizyah, are distancing themselves from the path laid out by the Prophet. The message underscores the significance of following prophetic guidance in all aspects of life.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be applied by encouraging individuals to remain true to their values and the teachings they follow. It serves as a reminder to reflect on whether our actions align with our beliefs and the principles we hold dear.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the importance of following the example set by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in matters of obligation.

Prophetic Conduct