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Sunan Abu Dawud #3594

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

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو عَوْنٍ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ نَاسٍ، مِنْ أَصْحَابِ مُعَاذٍ عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَلٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَمَّا بَعَثَهُ إِلَى الْيَمَنِ فَذَكَرَ مَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏
Mu'adh bin Jabal said that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent him to the Yemen... He then narrated the rest of the tradition to the same effect.

Context

This hadith recounts the moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sent Mu'adh bin Jabal to Yemen as a teacher and leader. It emphasizes the importance of spreading knowledge and guidance in a new community. The takeaway is the responsibility of sharing Islamic teachings and ensuring that they are conveyed accurately and effectively.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied by individuals who take on roles in education, community leadership, or mentorship. It highlights the importance of being well-informed and prepared to guide others in their understanding of Islam and ethical behavior.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethics of Speech because it underscores the significance of conveying knowledge responsibly and accurately.

Ethics of Speech

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3594 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah). It is graded Sahih.

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