What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4610 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)), narrated by ‘Abd Allah b. Mas’ud reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying:, states: ""Beware! The extremists perished," saying it three times."

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 4610 in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4610

Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)

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 يَحْيَى، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي سُلَيْمَانُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عَتِيقٍ - عَنْ طَلْقِ بْنِ حَبِيبٍ، عَنِ الأَحْنَفِ بْنِ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ أَلاَ هَلَكَ الْمُتَنَطِّعُونَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ ‏.‏

"Beware! The extremists perished," saying it three times.

Narrated by ‘Abd Allah b. Mas’ud reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warned against extremism by stating, 'Beware! The extremists perished,' repeating this message three times. This serves as a caution against excessive behavior in religious practice, emphasizing the need for moderation and balance in one's faith and actions.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to approach their beliefs with balance and moderation. It serves as a reminder to avoid extreme views or actions that could lead to division or harm within communities, promoting a more harmonious coexistence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Divine Punishment because it serves as a caution against the dangers of extremism and the consequences that can arise from such behavior.

Warning Divine Punishment