What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4267 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Trials and Fierce Battles (Kitab Al-Fitan Wa Al-Malahim)), narrated by 'Abd Allah b. 'Abd al-Quddus mentioned in his version:, states: "Ziyad, one who has white ears."

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 4267 in the Book of Trials and Fierce Battles (Kitab Al-Fitan Wa Al-Malahim).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4267

Trials and Fierce Battles (Kitab Al-Fitan Wa Al-Malahim)

Sahih

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 عِيسَى بْنِ الطَّبَّاعِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْقُدُّوسِ، قَالَ زِيَادٌ سِيمِينْ كُوشْ ‏.‏

Ziyad, one who has white ears.

Narrated by 'Abd Allah b. 'Abd al-Quddus mentioned in his version:

Context

In this hadith, the mention of Ziyad, who is described as having white ears, suggests a unique characteristic that may have been notable in the community. This highlights the importance of identity and recognition among individuals. The context emphasizes how personal attributes can be acknowledged within social interactions.

Modern Application

In today's society, recognizing and appreciating individual differences can foster a sense of belonging and community. Celebrating unique traits in ourselves and others can enhance interpersonal relationships and promote inclusivity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication because it underscores the significance of acknowledging and respecting individual characteristics in social contexts.

Respectful Communication

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قَالُوا۟ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْعَزِيزُ إِنَّ لَهُۥٓ أَبًۭا شَيْخًۭا كَبِيرًۭا فَخُذْ أَحَدَنَا مَكَانَهُۥٓ ۖ إِنَّا نَرَىٰكَ مِنَ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ

They said, "O 'Azeez, indeed he has a father [who is] an old man, so take one of us in place of him. Indeed, we see you as a doer of good."

سُورَةُ آلِ عِمۡرَانَ

Aal-i-Imraan (The Family of Imraan)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ٱبْيَضَّتْ وُجُوهُهُمْ فَفِى رَحْمَةِ ٱللَّهِ هُمْ فِيهَا خَٰلِدُونَ

But as for those whose faces will turn white, [they will be] within the mercy of Allah. They will abide therein eternally.

هُنَالِكَ دَعَا زَكَرِيَّا رَبَّهُۥ ۖ قَالَ رَبِّ هَبْ لِى مِن لَّدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةًۭ طَيِّبَةً ۖ إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ ٱلدُّعَآءِ

At that, Zechariah called upon his Lord, saying, "My Lord, grant me from Yourself a good offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication."

سُورَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

As-Saaffaat (Those drawn up in Ranks)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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بَيْضَآءَ لَذَّةٍۢ لِّلشَّٰرِبِينَ

White and delicious to the drinkers;

سُورَةُ الشُّعَرَاءِ

Ash-Shu'araa (The Poets)

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إِلَّا مَنْ أَتَى ٱللَّهَ بِقَلْبٍۢ سَلِيمٍۢ

But only one who comes to Allah with a sound heart."

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This hadith is #4267 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Trials and Fierce Battles (Kitab Al-Fitan Wa Al-Malahim). It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Abd Allah b. 'Abd al-Quddus mentioned in his version:.

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