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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 4635 in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4635

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4635 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)), narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Ibn ‘abbas through a different chain of narrators. This version adds:, states: "He refused to tell him (his mistake)."

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ فَارِسٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذِهِ الْقِصَّةِ قَالَ فَأَبَى أَنْ يُخْبِرَهُ ‏.‏

He refused to tell him (his mistake).

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Ibn ‘abbas through a different chain of narrators. This version adds:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident involving Ibn Abbas, who refused to disclose a mistake. It illustrates the importance of truthfulness and the ethical considerations surrounding the disclosure of faults. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the significance of honesty in communication, which is crucial for maintaining trust within the community.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith highlights the value of honesty and integrity in our interactions. It encourages individuals to be truthful while also considering the implications of sharing sensitive information, fostering a culture of trust and respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Truthfulness and Warning because it emphasizes the importance of honesty in communication and the ethical considerations involved in disclosing mistakes.

Truthfulness Warning