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Sunan Abu Dawud #4341

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ، - أَظُنُّهُ - عَنِ ابْنِ جَرِيرٍ، عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ مَا مِنْ رَجُلٍ يَكُونُ فِي قَوْمٍ يُعْمَلُ فِيهِمْ بِالْمَعَاصِي يَقْدِرُونَ عَلَى أَنْ يُغَيِّرُوا عَلَيْهِ فَلاَ يُغَيِّرُوا إِلاَّ أَصَابَهُمُ اللَّهُ بِعَذَابٍ مِنْ قَبْلِ أَنْ يَمُوتُوا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: If any man is among a people in whose midst he does acts of disobedience, and, though they are able to make him change (his acts), they do not change, Allah will smite them with punishment before they die.
Narrated by Narrated Jabir ibn Abdullah:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warned that if a person witnesses wrongdoing within their community and fails to act against it, they may face divine punishment. This statement underscores the responsibility of individuals to uphold moral standards and take action against injustice. It serves as a reminder of the collective accountability within a community.

Modern Application

In today's society, this principle encourages individuals to speak out against injustices and support positive change. Recognizing our collective responsibility can empower us to create a more just and ethical community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice and Punishments (Hudud) because it highlights the consequences of inaction in the face of wrongdoing, emphasizing accountability.

Divine JusticePunishments (Hudud)

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4341 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim). It is graded Hasan and narrated by Narrated Jabir ibn Abdullah:.

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