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 4348 in the Book of Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4348

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4348 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim)), narrated by A similar tradition has also been transmitted by ‘Adl from the prophet (ﷺ) though a different chain of narrators. This version has :, states: "He who sees it and disapproves of it will be like him who was not present."

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو شِهَابٍ، عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ بْنِ زِيَادٍ، عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ عَدِيٍّ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ شَهِدَهَا فَكَرِهَهَا كَانَ كَمَنْ غَابَ عَنْهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

He who sees it and disapproves of it will be like him who was not present.

Narrated by A similar tradition has also been transmitted by ‘Adl from the prophet (ﷺ) though a different chain of narrators. This version has :

Context

This hadith conveys the idea that witnessing an objectionable act and disapproving of it is akin to not being present at all. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of active engagement in moral situations. The takeaway is that mere disapproval without action does not contribute to positive change.

Modern Application

In modern society, this principle encourages individuals to take a stand against wrongdoing rather than remaining passive. It serves as a reminder that voicing disapproval should be accompanied by efforts to promote justice and righteousness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it reflects the process of conveying teachings and the importance of understanding their implications.

Hadith Transmission