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Sunan Abu Dawud #4588

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This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Types of Blood-Wit (Kitab Al-Diyat)), narrated by Narrated 'Amr b. Suh'aib:, states: "On his father's authority, said that his grandfather reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Anyone who practises medicine when he is not known as a practitioner will be held responsible. Abu Dawu…"

Types of Blood-Wit (Kitab Al-Diyat)

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

حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَاصِمٍ الأَنْطَاكِيُّ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ بْنِ سُفْيَانَ، أَنَّ الْوَلِيدَ بْنَ مُسْلِمٍ، أَخْبَرَهُمْ عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ تَطَبَّبَ وَلاَ يُعْلَمُ مِنْهُ طِبٌّ فَهُوَ ضَامِنٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ نَصْرٌ قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ هَذَا لَمْ يَرْوِهِ إِلاَّ الْوَلِيدُ لاَ نَدْرِي هُوَ صَحِيحٌ أَمْ لاَ ‏.‏

On his father's authority, said that his grandfather reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Anyone who practises medicine when he is not known as a practitioner will be held responsible. Abu Dawud said: This has been transmitted by al-Walid alone. We do not know whether it is sound or not.

Narrated by Narrated 'Amr b. Suh'aib:

Context

This hadith addresses the responsibility of those who practice medicine without proper knowledge. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct in professions, particularly in healthcare. This serves as a reminder of the need for accountability and expertise in one's field.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith highlights the importance of ethical responsibility in all professions. It encourages individuals to pursue proper training and to act responsibly in their roles, particularly in fields that impact others' well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Responsibility and Wages and Labor because it underscores the need for accountability and expertise in professional conduct.

Ethical Responsibility Wages and Labor

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And when they commit an immorality, they say, "We found our fathers doing it, and Allah has ordered us to do it." Say, "Indeed, Allah does not order immorality. Do you say about Allah that which you do not know?"

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And [remember] when the Prophet confided to one of his wives a statement; and when she informed [another] of it and Allah showed it to him, he made known part of it and ignored a part. And when he informed her about it, she said, "Who told you this?" He said, "I was informed by the Knowing, the Acquainted."

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And [mention, O Muhammad], when Luqman said to his son while he was instructing him, "O my son, do not associate [anything] with Allah. Indeed, association [with him] is great injustice."

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This hadith is #4588 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Types of Blood-Wit (Kitab Al-Diyat) and narrated by Narrated 'Amr b. Suh'aib:.

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