What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3266 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur)), narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:, states: "When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) swore an oath, it was: No, and I beg forgiveness of Allah."

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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 3266 in the Book of Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3266

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

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ أَبِي رِزْمَةَ، أَخْبَرَنِي زَيْدُ بْنُ حُبَابٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ هِلاَلٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ ‏:‏ كَانَتْ يَمِينُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا حَلَفَ يَقُولُ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ لاَ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) swore an oath, it was: No, and I beg forgiveness of Allah.

Narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:

Context

This hadith illustrates the humility and sincerity of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when he swore an oath. Instead of asserting his authority, he coupled his affirmation with a plea for Allah's forgiveness, demonstrating a profound awareness of human fallibility and the need for divine mercy.

Modern Application

In modern life, this approach can inspire individuals to practice humility in their commitments. By acknowledging our imperfections and seeking forgiveness, we can foster a more compassionate and understanding environment in our personal and professional relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Oaths & Vows because it showcases the Prophet's humble demeanor in making oaths, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and humility in commitments.

Prophetic Conduct Oaths & Vows

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And We did not send any messenger except to be obeyed by permission of Allah. And if, when they wronged themselves, they had come to you, [O Muhammad], and asked forgiveness of Allah and the Messenger had asked forgiveness for them, they would have found Allah Accepting of repentance and Merciful.

وَٱسْتَغْفِرِ ٱللَّهَ ۖ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ غَفُورًۭا رَّحِيمًۭا

And seek forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.

سُورَةُ صٓ

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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قَالَ فَٱلْحَقُّ وَٱلْحَقَّ أَقُولُ

[Allah] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say -

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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قَالَ سَوْفَ أَسْتَغْفِرُ لَكُمْ رَبِّىٓ ۖ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْغَفُورُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ

He said, "I will ask forgiveness for you from my Lord. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful."

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قُلْ إِنَّمَآ أَنَا۠ بَشَرٌۭ مِّثْلُكُمْ يُوحَىٰٓ إِلَىَّ أَنَّمَآ إِلَٰهُكُمْ إِلَٰهٌۭ وَٰحِدٌۭ فَٱسْتَقِيمُوٓا۟ إِلَيْهِ وَٱسْتَغْفِرُوهُ ۗ وَوَيْلٌۭ لِّلْمُشْرِكِينَ

Say, O [Muhammad], "I am only a man like you to whom it has been revealed that your god is but one God; so take a straight course to Him and seek His forgiveness." And woe to those who associate others with Allah -

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This hadith is #3266 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:.

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