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Sunan Abu Dawud #3287

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 الْعَلاَءِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ بِشْرٍ، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، يَرْفَعُهُ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏"‏ وَاللَّهِ لأَغْزُوَنَّ قُرَيْشًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏"‏ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏"‏ وَاللَّهِ لأَغْزُوَنَّ قُرَيْشًا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏"‏ وَاللَّهِ لأَغْزُوَنَّ قُرَيْشًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ سَكَتَ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏"‏ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ ‏:‏ زَادَ فِيهِ الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ عَنْ شَرِيكٍ قَالَ ‏:‏ ثُمَّ لَمْ يَغْزُهُمْ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) as saying: I swear by Allah, I shall fight against the Quraish. The then said: If Allah wills. He again said: I swear by Allah, I shall fight against the Quraish if Allah wills. He again said: I swear by Allah, I shall fight against the Quraish. He then kept silence. Then he said: If Allah wills. Abu Dawud said: Al-Walid b. Muslim said on the authority of Sharik: He then said: But he did not fight against them.
Narrated by Narrated 'Ikrimah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses his determination to fight against the Quraish while emphasizing the importance of divine will. He repeatedly swears to engage in battle, but each time he adds 'if Allah wills,' illustrating the balance between human intention and divine decree. This highlights the significance of relying on Allah's will in all endeavors, especially in matters of conflict.

Modern Application

This principle can be seen in everyday life when individuals set goals or make plans, always acknowledging that the outcome ultimately lies with Allah. It encourages a mindset of humility and reliance on divine wisdom, fostering patience and acceptance of whatever happens.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Oaths & Vows because it reflects the interplay between human intentions and Allah's will, as well as the significance of making oaths in a manner that acknowledges divine authority.

Divine DecreeOaths & Vows

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3287 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 'Ikrimah:.

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