Sunan Abu Dawud #3104
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) discusses the concept of divine protection over land and resources. He states that only Allah and His Messenger have the authority to designate protected areas, which underscores the importance of divine command in matters of ownership and stewardship.
Modern Application
This principle can be reflected in contemporary discussions about environmental stewardship and the ethical use of resources, reminding individuals of their responsibilities towards the earth as part of a divine command.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Command because it emphasizes the authority of divine guidance in determining what is sacred and protected.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #3104 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Abd Allah b. 'Abbas:.