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Sunan Abu Dawud #3914

Divination and Omens (Kitab Al-Kahanah Wa Al-Tatayyur)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحِيمِ بْنِ الْبَرْقِيِّ، أَنَّ سَعِيدَ بْنَ الْحَكَمِ، حَدَّثَهُمْ قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ عَجْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنِي الْقَعْقَاعُ بْنُ حَكِيمٍ، وَعُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مِقْسَمٍ، وَزَيْدُ بْنُ أَسْلَمَ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ غُولَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: There is no ghoul.
Narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet ﷺ states that there is no such thing as a ghoul, which reflects a rejection of superstitions and myths. This statement emphasizes the importance of relying on authentic teachings and not succumbing to unfounded beliefs.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to approach beliefs and superstitions critically. It serves as a reminder to seek knowledge and understanding based on authentic teachings rather than folklore or myths.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Magic and Sorcery because it addresses the concept of ghoul, dismissing it as a superstition and highlighting the importance of relying on authentic knowledge.

Magic and Sorcery

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3914 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Divination and Omens (Kitab Al-Kahanah Wa Al-Tatayyur). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:.

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