What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4628 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)), narrated by ‘Uthman al-Batti said:, states: "Al-Hasan never interpreted any Quranic verse but to establish (Divine decree)."

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 4628 in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4628

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 هِلاَلُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ عُثْمَانَ الْبَتِّيِّ، قَالَ مَا فَسَّرَ الْحَسَنُ آيَةً قَطُّ إِلاَّ عَلَى الإِثْبَاتِ ‏.‏

Al-Hasan never interpreted any Quranic verse but to establish (Divine decree).

Narrated by ‘Uthman al-Batti said:

Context

In this hadith, it is reported that Al-Hasan, a prominent figure in Islamic scholarship, interpreted Quranic verses with the intent of establishing the Divine decree. This highlights the importance of understanding the Quran in a way that affirms God's will and commands, emphasizing a serious approach to interpretation that aligns with the core tenets of faith.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages Muslims to approach the Quran with a mindset of seeking to understand and affirm God's guidance in their lives. It serves as a reminder to engage with the text thoughtfully, ensuring that interpretations reflect the intended meanings and divine wisdom.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Revelation because it emphasizes the importance of interpreting Quranic verses in a manner that affirms God's decrees.

Divine Revelation