Sunan Abu Dawud #3253

Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur)

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

حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ دَاوُدَ الْعَتَكِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ الْمَدَنِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي سُهَيْلٍ، نَافِعِ بْنِ مَالِكِ بْنِ أَبِي عَامِرٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ طَلْحَةَ بْنَ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ يَعْنِي فِي، حَدِيثِ قِصَّةِ الأَعْرَابِيِّ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَفْلَحَ وَأَبِيهِ إِنْ صَدَقَ دَخَلَ الْجَنَّةَ وَأَبِيهِ إِنْ صَدَقَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
He became successful, by his father, if he speaks the truth, he will enter paradise, by his father, if he speaks truth.
Narrated by Referring to the story of a bedouin, Talhah b. 'Ubaid Allah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith recounts a story where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of truthfulness. He assures a bedouin that if he speaks the truth, he will enter paradise. This highlights the value of honesty and integrity in one's actions and words. The takeaway is the profound spiritual reward associated with being truthful.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle encourages individuals to practice honesty in all interactions. By valuing truthfulness, one can build trust and foster positive relationships in both personal and professional settings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Truthfulness and Reward of Deeds because it emphasizes the significance of honesty and the spiritual rewards that come from being truthful.

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This hadith is #3253 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur) and narrated by Referring to the story of a bedouin, Talhah b. 'Ubaid Allah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying:.

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