Sunan Abu Dawud #4675

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي عَمَّارٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ فَرُّوخَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَنَا سَيِّدُ وَلَدِ آدَمَ وَأَوَّلُ مَنْ تَنْشَقُّ عَنْهُ الأَرْضُ وَأَوَّلُ شَافِعٍ وَأَوَّلُ مُشَفَّعٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I shall be pre-eminent among the descendants of Adam, the first from whom the earth will be cleft open the first intercessor, and the first whose intercession will be accepted.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) as saying :

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) declares his esteemed position among humanity, highlighting his role as the first intercessor on the Day of Judgment. This hadith emphasizes the significance of prophetic authority and the unique status of the Prophet in the eyes of Allah. It serves as a reminder of the Prophet's pivotal role in guiding humanity.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages believers to recognize the importance of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in their lives and to seek his intercession through prayers and good deeds. It fosters a sense of connection to the prophetic legacy and the values he embodied.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Intercession (Shafa'ah) and Prophetic Authority because it highlights the Prophet's unique role as the first intercessor and his esteemed position among the descendants of Adam.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4675 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) as saying :.

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