What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3997 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Dialects and Readings of the Qur'an (Kitab Al-Huruf Wa Al-Qira'at)), narrated by Narrated Abu Qilabah:, states: "That the Prophet (ﷺ) made a man read the verse: "For, that day His chastisement will be such as none (else) can be chastised. And his bonds will be such as none (other) can be bound. Abu Dawud said:…"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 3997 in the Book of Dialects and Readings of the Qur'an (Kitab Al-Huruf Wa Al-Qira'at).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3997

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 حَفْصُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَمَّنْ أَقْرَأَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏{‏ فَيَوْمَئِذٍ لاَ يُعَذَّبُ عَذَابَهُ أَحَدٌ * وَلاَ يُوثَقُ وَثَاقَهُ أَحَدٌ ‏}‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ بَعْضُهُمْ أَدْخَلَ بَيْنَ خَالِدٍ وَأَبِي قِلاَبَةَ رَجُلاً ‏.‏

That the Prophet (ﷺ) made a man read the verse: "For, that day His chastisement will be such as none (else) can be chastised. And his bonds will be such as none (other) can be bound. Abu Dawud said: According to some (scholars), there is a narrator between the narrator Khalid and Abu Qilabah.

Narrated by Narrated Abu Qilabah:

Context

This hadith recounts an instance where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed a man to recite a verse from the Quran, emphasizing the severity of divine punishment. It serves as a reminder of the unique nature of God's chastisement and the importance of adhering to His guidance. The context underscores the significance of the Quran as a source of wisdom and warning.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages individuals to engage with the Quran regularly, reflecting on its teachings. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of one's actions and the importance of seeking knowledge from the Quran to guide ethical behavior.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran because it highlights the significance of reciting and understanding the Quranic verses as a source of guidance.

Quran

Related Ayahs

سُورَةُ الزُّمَرِ

Az-Zumar (The Groups)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

2 ayahs

مَن يَأْتِيهِ عَذَابٌۭ يُخْزِيهِ وَيَحِلُّ عَلَيْهِ عَذَابٌۭ مُّقِيمٌ

To whom will come a torment disgracing him and on whom will descend an enduring punishment."

أَفَمَن يَتَّقِى بِوَجْهِهِۦ سُوٓءَ ٱلْعَذَابِ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ ۚ وَقِيلَ لِلظَّٰلِمِينَ ذُوقُوا۟ مَا كُنتُمْ تَكْسِبُونَ

Then is he who will shield with his face the worst of the punishment on the Day of Resurrection [like one secure from it]? And it will be said to the wrongdoers, "Taste what you used to earn."

سُورَةُ الفُرۡقَانِ

Al-Furqaan (The Criterion)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

يُضَٰعَفْ لَهُ ٱلْعَذَابُ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ وَيَخْلُدْ فِيهِۦ مُهَانًا

Multiplied for him is the punishment on the Day of Resurrection, and he will abide therein humiliated -

سُورَةُ الفَجۡرِ

Al-Fajr (The Dawn)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

2 ayahs

وَلَا يُوثِقُ وَثَاقَهُۥٓ أَحَدٌۭ

And none will bind [as severely] as His binding [of the evildoers].

فَيَوْمَئِذٍۢ لَّا يُعَذِّبُ عَذَابَهُۥٓ أَحَدٌۭ

So on that Day, none will punish [as severely] as His punishment,

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This hadith is #3997 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 Abu Qilabah:.

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