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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 3600 in the Book of The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3600

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3600 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah)), narrated by Narrated Khuraym Ibn Fatik:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) offered the morning prayer. When he finished it, he stood up and said three times: False witness has been made equivalent to attributing a partner to Allah. He then recited:…"

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ مُوسَى الْبَلْخِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنِي سُفْيَانُ، - يَعْنِي الْعُصْفُرِيَّ - عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ النُّعْمَانِ الأَسَدِيِّ، عَنْ خُرَيْمِ بْنِ فَاتِكٍ، قَالَ صَلَّى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم صَلاَةَ الصُّبْحِ فَلَمَّا انْصَرَفَ قَامَ قَائِمًا فَقَالَ ‏"‏ عُدِلَتْ شَهَادَةُ الزُّورِ بِالإِشْرَاكِ بِاللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثَلاَثَ مِرَارٍ ثُمَّ قَرَأَ ‏{‏ فَاجْتَنِبُوا الرِّجْسَ مِنَ الأَوْثَانِ وَاجْتَنِبُوا قَوْلَ الزُّورِ * حُنَفَاءَ لِلَّهِ غَيْرَ مُشْرِكِينَ بِهِ ‏}‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) offered the morning prayer. When he finished it, he stood up and said three times: False witness has been made equivalent to attributing a partner to Allah. He then recited: "So avoid the abomination of idols and avoid speaking falsehood as people pure of faith to Allah, not associating anything with Him.

Narrated by Narrated Khuraym Ibn Fatik:

Context

After leading the morning prayer, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warned against false testimony, equating it to associating partners with Allah. He repeated this warning three times, emphasizing the severity of bearing false witness. This moment serves as a powerful reminder of the moral responsibility individuals have in their words and actions.

Modern Application

In modern society, the importance of honesty and integrity is paramount, especially in a world where misinformation can easily spread. This hadith encourages individuals to be truthful in their statements and to uphold justice in their interactions with others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Warning because it serves as a strong admonition against the grave sin of false testimony and its implications for society.

Prophetic Warning