Sunan Abu Dawud #3885
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith conveys the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) statement regarding the use of spells, asserting that they should only be employed in cases of the evil eye or scorpion stings. This highlights the Islamic perspective on seeking protection from harm and the limitations placed on magical practices, emphasizing reliance on Allah for healing.
Modern Application
In modern contexts, this hadith can guide individuals in seeking spiritual and physical healing. It encourages reliance on faith and prayer while being cautious about practices that may lead to superstition or misuse of spiritual beliefs.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Magic and Sorcery and Spiritual Trials because it addresses the boundaries of using spells and the importance of seeking protection from specific harms.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #3885 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Medicine (Kitab Al-Tibb). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Imran ibn Husayn:.