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Sunan Abu Dawud #4511

Types of Blood-Wit (Kitab Al-Diyat)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا دَاوُدُ بْنُ رُشَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّاُدُ بْنُ الْعَوَّامِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّادٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ بْنِ حُسَيْنٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، وَأَبِي، سَلَمَةَ - قَالَ هَارُونُ - عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ امْرَأَةً، مِنَ الْيَهُودِ أَهْدَتْ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم شَاةً مَسْمُومَةً - قَالَ - فَمَا عَرَضَ لَهَا النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ هَذِهِ أُخْتُ مَرْحَبٍ الْيَهُودِيَّةُ الَّتِي سَمَّتِ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏
A Jewess presented a poisoned sheep to the Prophet (ﷺ), but the Prophet (ﷺ) did not interfere with he. Abu Dawud said: The Jewess who poisoned the Prophet (ﷺ) was sister of Marhab.
Narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:

Context

In this narration, a Jewish woman presents a poisoned sheep to the Prophet (ﷺ), who chooses not to retaliate against her. This incident illustrates the Prophet's patience and his reliance on divine protection, showcasing his ability to forgive and maintain composure in the face of adversity.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to practice forgiveness and restraint, even when faced with betrayal or harm. In modern contexts, it serves as a reminder to respond to negativity with grace and to trust in a higher power for protection and justice.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice and Prophetic Conduct because it demonstrates the Prophet's commitment to justice and mercy, even in challenging situations.

Divine JusticeProphetic Conduct

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4511 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Types of Blood-Wit (Kitab Al-Diyat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:.

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