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Sunan Abu Dawud #4349

Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim)
Hasan Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَحَفْصُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، - وَهَذَا لَفْظُهُ - عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْبَخْتَرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي مَنْ، سَمِعَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ وَقَالَ سُلَيْمَانُ حَدَّثَنِي رَجُلٌ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَنْ يَهْلِكَ النَّاسُ حَتَّى يَعْذِرُوا أَوْ يُعْذِرُوا مِنْ أَنْفُسِهِمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The people will not perish until their sins and faults become abundant, and there remains no excuse for them.
Narrated by A man from among the companions of the prophet (ﷺ) reported him as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns that people will not perish until they have exhausted all excuses for their actions. This highlights the significance of accountability and the moral consequences of one's choices, emphasizing the need for individuals to recognize their responsibilities.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in everyday life by encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their actions and learn from their mistakes. It serves as a reminder that continuous excuses can lead to a lack of growth and understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Moral Consequences because it emphasizes the importance of accountability and the dangers of failing to acknowledge one's faults.

WarningMoral Consequences

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4349 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim). It is graded Hasan Sahih and narrated by A man from among the companions of the prophet (ﷺ) reported him as saying:.

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