Sunan Abu Dawud #4316

Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim)
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الْكِنْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنِي عُقْبَةُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ خَالِدٍ - حَدَّثَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَهُ إِلاَّ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ يَحْسِرُ عَنْ جَبَلٍ مِنْ ذَهَبٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Uncover a mountain of gold”.
Narrated by A similar tradition has also been transmitted by Abu Hurairah from the Prophet (ﷺ) through a different chain of narrators. But this version has:

Context

This hadith conveys a divine promise regarding the rewards for good deeds, specifically mentioning a mountain of gold. It serves as a reminder of the immense rewards awaiting believers for their righteous actions, emphasizing the importance of striving for goodness in one's life.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to engage in charitable acts and good deeds, reinforcing the belief that positive actions will lead to rewards, whether in this life or the hereafter. It inspires people to contribute positively to their communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Promise and Reward of Deeds because it illustrates the promise of significant rewards from Allah for those who perform good deeds.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4316 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim). It is graded Hasan and narrated by A similar tradition has also been transmitted by Abu Hurairah from the Prophet (ﷺ) through a different chain of narrators. But this version has:.

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