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Sunan Abu Dawud #3636

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ يَحْيَى بْنِ حَبَّانَ، عَنْ لُؤْلُؤَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي صِرْمَةَ، - قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ قَالَ غَيْرُ قُتَيْبَةَ فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ عَنْ أَبِي صِرْمَةَ صَاحِبِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم - عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ ضَارَّ أَضَرَّ اللَّهُ بِهِ وَمَنْ شَاقَّ شَاقَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: If anyone harms (others), Allah will harm him, and if anyone shows hostility to others, Allah will show hostility to him.
Narrated by Narrated AbuSirmah:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against causing harm to others, stating that those who harm others will face consequences from Allah. This hadith underlines the principle of justice and the reciprocal nature of actions, where hostility towards others can lead to similar hostility in return. The message is clear: one should treat others with kindness to foster a harmonious community.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages individuals to practice empathy and kindness in their interactions. It serves as a reminder that our actions can have significant impacts on others, promoting a culture of respect and understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice and Prophetic Warning because it emphasizes the consequences of harmful actions and the importance of treating others fairly.

JusticeProphetic Warning

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3636 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbuSirmah:.

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