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 4407 in the Book of Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4407

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4407 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud)), narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by ‘Abd al- Malik b. ‘Umar through a different chain of narrators. This version has:, states: "They uncovered my private parts, and when they found that the hair had not begun to grow they put me among the captives."

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ قَالَ فَكَشَفُوا عَانَتِي فَوَجَدُوهَا لَمْ تَنْبُتْ فَجَعَلُونِي فِي السَّبْىِ ‏.‏

They uncovered my private parts, and when they found that the hair had not begun to grow they put me among the captives.

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by ‘Abd al- Malik b. ‘Umar through a different chain of narrators. This version has:

Context

In this hadith, a young boy's private parts were uncovered to determine his maturity, and upon finding no signs of growth, he was placed among captives. This situation highlights the harsh realities of war and the treatment of individuals based on their physical development, reflecting societal norms of the time regarding maturity and responsibility.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the importance of understanding maturity and responsibility in today's context. It emphasizes that individuals should be treated according to their age and development, especially in situations involving accountability and decision-making.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it reflects the societal practices regarding the treatment of individuals based on their maturity and the implications of captivity.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead