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Sunan Abu Dawud #4278

Trials and Fierce Battles (Kitab Al-Fitan Wa Al-Malahim)
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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، سَلاَّمُ بْنُ سُلَيْمٍ عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ هِلاَلِ بْنِ يِسَافٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، قَالَ كُنَّا عِنْدَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَذَكَرَ فِتْنَةً فَعَظَّمَ أَمْرَهَا فَقُلْنَا أَوْ قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ لَئِنْ أَدْرَكَتْنَا هَذِهِ لَتُهْلِكَنَّا ‏.‏ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ كَلاَّ إِنَّ بِحَسْبِكُمُ الْقَتْلُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ سَعِيدٌ فَرَأَيْتُ إِخْوَانِي قُتِلُوا ‏.‏
We were with the Prophet (ﷺ). He mentioned civil strife (fitnah) and expressed its gravity. We or the people said: Messenger of Allah, if this happens to us it will destroy us. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said; No. It is enough for you that you would be killed. Sa'id said: I saw that my brethren were killed.
Narrated by Narrated Sa'id ibn Zayd:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addressed the gravity of civil strife, assuring his companions that mere death would suffice as a consequence of such turmoil. This reflects the severity of the situation and the fear it instilled in the people, as they were concerned about the potential for widespread destruction among them.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the fear of conflict can lead individuals to seek peace and stability. This hadith encourages reflection on the importance of unity and the need to address disputes before they escalate into violence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Trials and Tests because it highlights the dangers of civil strife and the challenges faced during such trials.

WarningTrials and Tests

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4278 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Trials and Fierce Battles (Kitab Al-Fitan Wa Al-Malahim). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Sa'id ibn Zayd:.

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