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Sunan Abu Dawud #3272

Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur)
Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا سَالِمُ بْنُ نُوحٍ، وَعَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، عَنِ الْجُرَيْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ نَحْوَهُ زَادَ عَنْ سَالِمٍ، فِي حَدِيثِهِ قَالَ ‏:‏ وَلَمْ يَبْلُغْنِي كَفَّارَةً ‏.‏
"Expiation (for breaking the oath) has not reached me."
Narrated by A similar tradition has also been transmitted by 'Abd al-Rahman b. Abi Bakr through a different chain of narrators. This version adds on the authority of Salim:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the issue of oaths and their expiation. The statement 'Expiation has not reached me' indicates a lack of clear guidance on what to do when someone breaks an oath. This highlights the importance of understanding the implications of our promises and the need for clarity in fulfilling them.

Modern Application

In today's world, people often make promises or commitments without fully considering the consequences. This hadith reminds us to be mindful of our words and to seek clarity in our commitments, ensuring we follow through responsibly.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Oaths & Vows because it discusses the implications of breaking an oath and the lack of guidance on expiation.

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This hadith is #3272 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur). It is graded Da'if and narrated by A similar tradition has also been transmitted by 'Abd al-Rahman b. Abi Bakr through a different chain of narrators. This version adds on the authority of Salim:.

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