What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3734 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah)), narrated by Jabir b.Abd Allah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Gather your children when darkness spreads, or in the evening (according to Musaddad), for the jinn are abroad and seize them."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 3734 in the Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3734

Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah)

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، وَفُضَيْلُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَهَّابِ السُّكَّرِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ كَثِيرِ بْنِ شِنْظِيرٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، رَفَعَهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ وَاكْفِتُوا صِبْيَانَكُمْ عِنْدَ الْعِشَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ مُسَدَّدٌ ‏"‏ عِنْدَ الْمَسَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏"‏ فَإِنَّ لِلْجِنِّ انْتِشَارًا وَخَطْفَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Gather your children when darkness spreads, or in the evening (according to Musaddad), for the jinn are abroad and seize them.

Narrated by Jabir b.Abd Allah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises parents to gather their children when darkness falls, warning that jinn are active during this time. This guidance reflects a concern for the safety and well-being of children, emphasizing the need for protective measures.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by encouraging parents to be mindful of their children's safety during nighttime. It serves as a reminder to create a secure environment for children, especially during vulnerable times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Awareness because it highlights the need for awareness of spiritual entities and the importance of safeguarding children from potential harm.

Spiritual Awareness