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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 3108 in the Book of Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3108 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz)), narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said: When a man comes to visit a sick person, he should say: O Allah, cure Thy servant, who may then wreak havoc on an enemy for your sake, or walk at a funeral for your sake. Abu D…"

Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ الرَّمْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ حُيَىِّ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحُبُلِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ إِذَا جَاءَ الرَّجُلُ يَعُودُ مَرِيضًا فَلْيَقُلِ اللَّهُمَّ اشْفِ عَبْدَكَ يَنْكَأُ لَكَ عَدُوًّا أَوْ يَمْشِي لَكَ إِلَى جَنَازَةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ وَقَالَ ابْنُ السَّرْحِ ‏"‏ إِلَى صَلاَةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: When a man comes to visit a sick person, he should say: O Allah, cure Thy servant, who may then wreak havoc on an enemy for your sake, or walk at a funeral for your sake. Abu Dawud said: Ibn As-Sarh (one of the narrators) said: "Ilas-salat (To the Salat)".

Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of supplication when visiting the sick. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructed that one should pray for the healing of the sick person, highlighting the potential impact of their recovery in serving Allah's cause. It reflects the compassionate nature of Islam and the significance of prayer in seeking divine assistance.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages us to offer prayers and support to those who are ill. It reminds us of the power of positive intentions and the importance of community support during difficult times, fostering a sense of hope and connection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it emphasizes the act of praying for the well-being of others, showcasing the spiritual connection and support within the community.

Supplication