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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 3328 in the Book of Commercial Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3328 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Commercial Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu)), narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Qais b. Abi Gharazah through a different chain of narrators to the same effect. This version has:, states: ""Lying and swearing have a place on i." 'Abd Allah al-Zuhri said: "Unprofitable speech and lying.""

Commercial Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ عِيسَى الْبُسْطَامِيُّ، وَحَامِدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الزُّهْرِيُّ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ جَامِعِ بْنِ أَبِي رَاشِدٍ، وَعَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَعْيَنَ، وَعَاصِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي غَرَزَةَ، بِمَعْنَاهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ يَحْضُرُهُ الْكَذِبُ وَالْحَلِفُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ الزُّهْرِيُّ ‏"‏ اللَّغْوُ وَالْكَذِبُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Lying and swearing have a place on i." 'Abd Allah al-Zuhri said: "Unprofitable speech and lying."

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Qais b. Abi Gharazah through a different chain of narrators to the same effect. This version has:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against lying and swearing falsely. The mention of 'unprofitable speech' highlights the importance of honesty in communication. This teaching underscores the ethical implications of one's words and the consequences of deceitful behavior.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle serves as a reminder to uphold honesty in our interactions, whether in personal relationships or professional settings. It encourages individuals to be mindful of their words and to avoid making false claims or engaging in dishonest practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Truthfulness because it emphasizes the significance of honesty and integrity in speech and actions.

Truthfulness