Sunan Abu Dawud #4646

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 عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْحَجَّاجَ، يَقُولُ عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ هَذِهِ الْحَمْرَاءُ هَبْرٌ هَبْرٌ أَمَا وَاللَّهِ لَقَدْ قَرَعْتُ عَصًا بِعَصًا لأَذَرَنَّهُمْ كَالأَمْسِ الذَّاهِبِ يَعْنِي الْمَوَالِي ‏.‏
These clients (i.e., non-Arabs) are to be struck and cut off. I swear by Allah, if I strike a stick with a stick, I would annihilate them like the day that passed away. Al-hamra means clients or non-Arabs.
Narrated by Al-A’mash said:

Context

In this narration, the speaker expresses a strong sentiment against certain groups, indicating a warning about their influence. This reflects a broader concern within the community regarding the treatment of non-Arabs and the dynamics of societal interactions.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder to approach community dynamics with caution and to be aware of the potential for division. It encourages individuals to foster understanding and unity within diverse communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Warning because it addresses the concerns regarding societal interactions and the importance of maintaining unity within the community.

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This hadith is #4646 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Al-A’mash said:.

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