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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 4617 in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4617 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)), narrated by Khalid al-Hadhdha, asked al-Hasan about the Quranic verse:, states: "“And for this did He create them.” He said: He created these for this and those for that."

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 مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، فِي قَوْلِهِ تَعَالَى ‏{‏ وَلِذَلِكَ خَلَقَهُمْ ‏}‏ قَالَ خَلَقَ هَؤُلاَءِ لِهَذِهِ وَهَؤُلاَءِ لِهَذِهِ ‏.‏

“And for this did He create them.” He said: He created these for this and those for that.

Narrated by Khalid al-Hadhdha, asked al-Hasan about the Quranic verse:

Context

In this brief narration, the focus is on the divine purpose behind creation. The statement 'He created these for this and those for that' emphasizes that everything in existence has a specific purpose ordained by Allah. This understanding fosters a sense of appreciation for the diversity of creation and the roles that different beings play in the world.

Modern Application

Today, recognizing that every individual has a unique purpose can inspire people to pursue their passions and contribute positively to society. This perspective encourages individuals to find meaning in their lives and to respect the roles of others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Creation and Purpose of Creation because it highlights the belief that every creation has a designated purpose as intended by Allah.

Creation Purpose of Creation