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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 4034 in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4034 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)), narrated by Narrated Abu Burdah:, states: "My father said to me: My son, if you had seen us while we were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and the rain had fallen on us, you would have thought that our smell was the smell of the sheep."

Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَوْنٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ لِي أَبِي يَا بُنَىَّ لَوْ رَأَيْتَنَا وَنَحْنُ مَعَ نَبِيِّنَا صلى الله عليه وسلم وَقَدْ أَصَابَتْنَا السَّمَاءُ حَسِبْتَ أَنَّ رِيحَنَا رِيحُ الضَّأْنِ ‏.‏

My father said to me: My son, if you had seen us while we were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and the rain had fallen on us, you would have thought that our smell was the smell of the sheep.

Narrated by Narrated Abu Burdah:

Context

Abu Burdah narrates a moment from his father's time with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when rain fell upon them. The father humorously remarked that their scent resembled that of sheep, highlighting the simplicity and humility of their circumstances. This reflects the communal experience of the companions and their connection to nature, as well as the blessings they received.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages us to appreciate the simple blessings in life, such as rain, which nourishes the earth and brings communities together. It reminds us to embrace humility and find joy in our shared experiences with others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the communal bond among the companions and the blessings they experienced together, including the sustenance provided by nature.

Community Blessings in Food

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This hadith is #4034 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Burdah:.

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