Sunan Abu Dawud #3949
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 discusses a situation where a man emancipated a portion of a slave he owned. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ did not require him to free the entire slave, indicating a nuanced understanding of responsibility and ownership. The takeaway is the recognition of individual circumstances in matters of emancipation and ownership.
Modern Application
In modern contexts, this principle can be seen in how we approach responsibilities and obligations. It encourages us to consider the context of our commitments and to act justly based on individual circumstances.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements because it addresses the responsibilities associated with ownership and the nuances involved in agreements regarding emancipation.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #3949 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Book of Manumission of Slaves. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated ath-Thalabb:.