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Sunan Abu Dawud #3873

Medicine (Kitab Al-Tibb)
Sahih in chain

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ حَسَا سُمًّا فَسُمُّهُ فِي يَدِهِ يَتَحَسَّاهُ فِي نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ خَالِدًا مُخَلَّدًا فِيهَا أَبَدًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
If anyone drinks poison, the poison will be in his hand (on the Day of Judgement) and he will drink it in Hell-fire and he will live in it eternally.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned about the consequences of drinking poison, stating that anyone who does so will face eternal punishment in Hell. This hadith serves as a stark reminder of the gravity of one's actions and the importance of making wise choices in life. It emphasizes the need for caution and awareness of the potential consequences of our decisions.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle can be applied by encouraging individuals to think critically about their choices, particularly when faced with harmful temptations or destructive behaviors. It serves as a reminder to prioritize one's well-being and make decisions that lead to positive outcomes.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Afterlife because it discusses the repercussions of one's actions in the context of eternal consequences.

Day of JudgmentAfterlife

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3873 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Medicine (Kitab Al-Tibb). It is graded Sahih in chain and narrated by Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:.

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