Sunan Abu Dawud #3621

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

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 أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَطَاءُ بْنُ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ أَبِي يَحْيَى، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ - يَعْنِي لِرَجُلٍ حَلَّفَهُ - ‏ "‏ احْلِفْ بِاللَّهِ الَّذِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ مَا لَهُ عِنْدَكَ شَىْءٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي لِلْمُدَّعِي ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ أَبُو يَحْيَى اسْمُهُ زِيَادٌ كُوفِيٌّ ثِقَةٌ ‏.‏
The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) said to a man whom he asked to take an oath: Swear by Allah except whom there is no god that you have nothing belonging to him, i.e. the plaintiff.
Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:

Context

This hadith illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) guidance on taking oaths, particularly in legal matters. He instructed a man to swear by Allah regarding a claim, emphasizing the seriousness of oaths and the importance of honesty in disputes. This reflects the ethical framework within which the Prophet operated, promoting integrity and accountability.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle can be applied in legal and personal matters where honesty is paramount. It serves as a reminder to uphold integrity and truthfulness, especially when making commitments or resolving disputes.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it discusses the importance of oaths and the integrity required in claims, reflecting the authenticity of the Prophet's teachings.

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This hadith is #3621 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah). It is graded Hasan and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:.

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