Sunan Abu Dawud #4670

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 وُهَيْبٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرٌو، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ يَحْيَى - عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ تُخَيِّرُوا بَيْنَ الأَنْبِيَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Do not distinguish between the Prophets.
Narrated by Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) as saying :

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised against distinguishing between the Prophets, emphasizing their equal status and importance in the eyes of Allah. This statement reflects the unity and respect that should be afforded to all Prophets, highlighting the shared message of monotheism and guidance they brought to humanity.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle encourages interfaith respect and understanding. It reminds us to appreciate the contributions of all religious figures and to foster a spirit of unity among different faiths.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophets and Respectful Communication because it underscores the need to honor all Prophets equally and communicate about them with respect.

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This hadith is #4670 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) as saying :.

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