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Sunan Abu Dawud #4674

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 زِيَادُ بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنْ مُخْتَارِ بْنِ فُلْفُلٍ، يَذْكُرُ عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَجُلٌ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَا خَيْرَ الْبَرِيَّةِ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ ذَاكَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
A man said to the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him): O best of all creatures! The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) said : That was Abraham (peace be upon him).
Narrated by Anas said:

Context

Anas narrates a conversation where a man refers to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as the best of all creatures, to which the Prophet (ﷺ) humbly attributes this title to Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him). This exchange highlights the humility of the Prophet (ﷺ) and the respect he had for previous prophets, reinforcing the importance of acknowledging the contributions of others.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, recognizing and appreciating the achievements of others fosters a culture of respect and humility. This can be practiced in various settings, such as workplaces, schools, and communities, where acknowledging others' efforts can enhance collaboration and mutual respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophets and Respectful Communication because it emphasizes the respect due to previous prophets and the importance of humility in communication.

ProphetsRespectful Communication

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4674 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas said:.

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