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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 3747 in the Book of Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3747

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3747 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah)), narrated by Qatadah reported this story from Sa’id b. al-Musayyab. This version adds:, states: "When he was invited on the third day, he did not accept but threw pebbles on the messenger."

Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah)

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، بِهَذِهِ الْقِصَّةِ قَالَ فَدُعِيَ الْيَوْمَ الثَّالِثَ فَلَمْ يُجِبْ وَحَصَبَ الرَّسُولَ ‏.‏

When he was invited on the third day, he did not accept but threw pebbles on the messenger.

Narrated by Qatadah reported this story from Sa’id b. al-Musayyab. This version adds:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where a person refused an invitation from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and instead threw pebbles at the messenger. This reflects the importance of hospitality and the consequences of rejecting kindness. It serves as a reminder of the value of accepting invitations and being gracious.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages individuals to be open to hospitality and to respond positively to invitations. It reminds us that accepting kindness fosters community and strengthens relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam because it emphasizes the importance of accepting invitations and the consequences of rejecting hospitality.

Hospitality in Islam

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This hadith is #3747 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Qatadah reported this story from Sa’id b. al-Musayyab. This version adds:.

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