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Sunan Abu Dawud #3919

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ خَلَفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، قَالَ يَقُولُ النَّاسُ الصَّفَرُ وَجَعٌ يَأْخُذُ فِي الْبَطْنِ ‏.‏ قُلْتُ فَمَا الْهَامَةُ قَالَ يَقُولُ النَّاسُ الْهَامَةُ الَّتِي تَصْرُخُ هَامَةُ النَّاسِ وَلَيْسَتْ بِهَامَةِ الإِنْسَانِ إِنَّمَا هِيَ دَابَّةٌ ‏.‏
People said: safar is a pain within the belly. I asked: What is hamah ? He said: People said (believed) that hamah which is an owl or a nightbird and which shrieks is the spirit of men. It is not the spirit of men. It is an animal.
Narrated by Narrated 'Ata:

Context

This hadith discusses a belief regarding the term 'safar' and the notion of 'hamah' as a spirit. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) clarifies that these beliefs are based on ignorance and not rooted in reality. This highlights the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding the truth behind cultural beliefs.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle encourages individuals to question and seek knowledge about commonly held beliefs. It promotes critical thinking and understanding over blind acceptance of traditions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Human Ignorance because it addresses misconceptions and the need for knowledge to dispel false beliefs.

Human Ignorance

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3919 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 'Ata:.

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