Sunan Abu Dawud #4369

Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا ثَابِتٌ، وَقَتَادَةُ، وَحُمَيْدٌ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، ذَكَرَ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ قَالَ أَنَسٌ فَلَقَدْ رَأَيْتُ أَحَدَهُمْ يَكْدِمُ الأَرْضَ بِفِيهِ عَطَشًا حَتَّى مَاتُوا ‏.‏
Anas said : I saw one of them biting the earth with this mouth (teeth) on account of thirst and this they died.
Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Anas. B. Malik through a different chain of narrators. This version has :

Context

Anas ibn Malik recounts a distressing scene where individuals, overwhelmed by thirst, resorted to biting the earth in desperation until they died. This vivid imagery underscores the severity of their situation and serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of neglecting basic needs. It reflects the importance of compassion and support for those in dire circumstances.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the critical need to address the basic needs of those around us. In our communities, we should be vigilant and proactive in helping those who are suffering, whether through providing food, water, or emotional support, especially in times of crisis.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice because it illustrates the dire consequences faced by those who neglect the fundamental needs of life, emphasizing the importance of compassion and responsibility.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4369 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud). It is graded Sahih and narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Anas. B. Malik through a different chain of narrators. This version has :.

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