Sunan Abu Dawud #3983

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

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا ثَابِتٌ، عَنْ شَهْرِ بْنِ حَوْشَبٍ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ بِنْتِ يَزِيدَ، أَنَّهَا سَمِعَتِ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقْرَأُ ‏{‏ إِنَّهُ عَمِلَ غَيْرَ صَالِحٍ ‏}‏ ‏.‏
She heard the Prophet (ﷺ) read the verse: "He acted unrighteously." (innahu 'amila ghayra salih).
Narrated by Narrated Asma' daughter of Yazid:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recites a verse that reflects on the consequences of unrighteous actions. It serves as a reminder of the importance of good deeds and the accountability that comes with one's actions. The recitation emphasizes the need for individuals to engage in righteous behavior to attain success in the hereafter.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by encouraging individuals to reflect on their actions and strive for righteousness in their daily lives. Engaging in good deeds and being mindful of one's behavior can lead to personal fulfillment and positive contributions to society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Reward of Deeds because it emphasizes the significance of performing righteous actions and the accountability that follows, as highlighted by the recitation of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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And they both raced to the door, and she tore his shirt from the back, and they found her husband at the door. She said, "What is the recompense of one who intended evil for your wife but that he be imprisoned or a painful punishment?"

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This hadith is #3983 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 Sahih and narrated by Narrated Asma' daughter of Yazid:.

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