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Sunan Abu Dawud #4455

Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud)
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ بَقِيَّةَ، عَنْ هُشَيْمٍ، عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَالشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ لَمْ يَذْكُرْ فَدَعَا بِالشُّهُودِ فَشَهِدُوا ‏.‏
He called the witnesses who testified.
Narrated by A similar tradition has also been transmitted by Ibrahim and al-Sha’bi from the Prophet (ﷺ) through a different chain of narrators. But this version does not mention the words:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the importance of having witnesses when making a testimony. The act of calling witnesses signifies the seriousness of the matter at hand, ensuring that the truth is upheld and justice is served. This practice is vital in maintaining social order and accountability within the community.

Modern Application

In today's society, the principle of having witnesses can be seen in various legal and social contexts, such as contracts, agreements, and important decisions. This practice helps to ensure transparency and fairness, fostering trust among individuals and communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Punishments (Hudud) because it highlights the necessity of witnesses in legal matters, which is crucial for establishing justice.

Hadith TransmissionPunishments (Hudud)

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4455 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud). It is graded Hasan and narrated by A similar tradition has also been transmitted by Ibrahim and al-Sha’bi from the Prophet (ﷺ) through a different chain of narrators. But this version does not mention the words:.

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