What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4339 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim)), narrated by A similar tradition (to the No. 4322) has also been transmitted by Ibn Mas'ud through a different chain of narrators to the same effect. This version adds:, states: ""Or Allah will mingle your hearts together and curse you as He cursed them." Abu Dawud said: This tradition has been transmitted by al-Muharibi, from al-'Ala bin al-Musayyab, from 'Abd Allah bin 'A…"

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 4339 in the Book of Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4339

Battles (Kitab 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 خَلَفُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو شِهَابٍ الْحَنَّاطُ، عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عُبَيْدَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِنَحْوِهِ زَادَ ‏ "‏ أَوْ لَيَضْرِبَنَّ اللَّهُ بِقُلُوبِ بَعْضِكُمْ عَلَى بَعْضٍ ثُمَّ لَيَلْعَنَنَّكُمْ كَمَا لَعَنَهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ رَوَاهُ الْمُحَارِبِيُّ عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ عَنْ سَالِمٍ الأَفْطَسِ عَنْ أَبِي عُبَيْدَةَ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ رَوَاهُ خَالِدٌ الطَّحَّانُ عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ عَنْ أَبِي عُبَيْدَةَ ‏.‏

"Or Allah will mingle your hearts together and curse you as He cursed them." Abu Dawud said: This tradition has been transmitted by al-Muharibi, from al-'Ala bin al-Musayyab, from 'Abd Allah bin 'Amr bin Murrah, from Salim al-Aftas, from Abu Ubaidah, from 'Abd Allah; and it is been transmitted by Khalid al-Tahhan, from al-'Ala, from 'Amr bin Murrah from Abu 'Ubaidah.

Narrated by A similar tradition (to the No. 4322) has also been transmitted by Ibn Mas'ud through a different chain of narrators to the same effect. This version adds:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of unity among Muslims and warns against division. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentions that Allah will curse those who allow their hearts to be divided, highlighting the significance of maintaining harmony within the community. This serves as a reminder of the consequences of discord and the need for solidarity.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages individuals to work towards unity and understanding within their communities. It serves as a call to action to resolve conflicts amicably and promote cooperation among diverse groups.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Prophetic Warning because it warns against the dangers of division and emphasizes the importance of unity as decreed by Allah.

Divine Decree Prophetic Warning