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Sunan Abu Dawud #3587

The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah)
Munkar

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 الْمَهْرِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، أَنَّ عُمَرَ بْنَ الْخَطَّابِ، - رضى الله عنه - قَالَ وَهُوَ عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّ الرَّأْىَ إِنَّمَا كَانَ مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُصِيبًا لأَنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ يُرِيهِ وَإِنَّمَا هُوَ مِنَّا الظَّنُّ وَالتَّكَلُّفُ ‏.‏
Umar said while he was (sitting) on the pulpit: O people, the opinion from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was right, because Allah showed (i.e. inspired) him; but from us it is sheer conjecture and artifice.
Narrated by Narrated Umar ibn al-Khattab:

Context

Umar ibn al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه) emphasizes the distinction between the divine guidance received by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and human conjecture. He articulates that while the Prophet's (ﷺ) opinions were divinely inspired, human opinions are often based on speculation. This statement serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to prophetic teachings and recognizing the limitations of human understanding.

Modern Application

In contemporary discussions, this principle encourages individuals to seek knowledge and guidance from credible sources rather than relying solely on personal opinions. It highlights the value of informed decision-making based on established teachings and wisdom.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Prophetic Conduct because it underscores the unique status of the Prophet's (ﷺ) guidance compared to human opinions, emphasizing the need to respect prophetic teachings.

Prophetic AuthorityProphetic Conduct

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3587 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah). It is graded Munkar and narrated by Narrated Umar ibn al-Khattab:.

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