Sunan Abu Dawud #3981

Dialects and Readings of the Qur'an (Kitab Al-Huruf Wa Al-Qira'at)
Da'if

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 كَثِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَسْلَمَ الْمِنْقَرِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبْزَى، قَالَ قَالَ أُبَىُّ بْنُ كَعْبٍ ‏{‏ بِفَضْلِ اللَّهِ وَبِرَحْمَتِهِ فَبِذَلِكَ فَلْتَفْرَحُوا ‏}‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ بِالتَّاءِ ‏.‏
"Say, in the bounty of Allah, and in His mercy- in that let you rejoice."
Narrated by Narrated Ubayy b. Ka'b:

Context

Ubayy b. Ka'b narrates a saying of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) that emphasizes the importance of prayer and supplication for the deceased, including those who were unborn. This hadith illustrates the compassion and care that should be extended to all, regardless of their life circumstances, and underscores the significance of community support during times of loss.

Modern Application

In modern society, this principle encourages individuals to remember and pray for those who have passed away, including miscarried children. It fosters a sense of community and compassion, reminding us to support grieving families.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Afterlife because it discusses the act of praying for the deceased and highlights the importance of supplication in the context of the afterlife.

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This hadith is #3981 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Dialects and Readings of the Qur'an (Kitab Al-Huruf Wa Al-Qira'at). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Ubayy b. Ka'b:.

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