Sunan Abu Dawud #4688

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 أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ وَاقِدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ أَخْبَرَنِي عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ ابْنَ عُمَرَ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَرْجِعُوا بَعْدِي كُفَّارًا يَضْرِبُ بَعْضُكُمْ رِقَابَ بَعْضٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Do not turn unbelievers after me ; one of you may strike the neck of the other.
Narrated by Ibn ‘Umar reported the Prophet (May peace be upon him) as saying :

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against turning away from the faith after his passing, emphasizing the importance of unity among Muslims. He cautions that such division could lead to violence, where one might harm another. This serves as a reminder of the critical need for solidarity and mutual respect within the community, especially in times of uncertainty.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied by fostering understanding and cooperation among diverse groups within society. It encourages individuals to resolve conflicts peacefully and to work together for common goals, rather than allowing differences to escalate into hostility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Social Conflict because it addresses the necessity of unity among Muslims and warns against the dangers of internal strife.

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This hadith is #4688 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn ‘Umar reported the Prophet (May peace be upon him) as saying :.

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