Sunan Abu Dawud #4692
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) illustrates the impact of sinful actions on a person's faith through a metaphor. He explains that when a man commits fornication, it is as if his faith departs from him like a canopy, only to return once he refrains from such actions. This emphasizes the relationship between faith and moral conduct.
Modern Application
In modern life, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and their impact on their spiritual well-being. It serves as a reminder that engaging in morally questionable behavior can affect one's sense of faith and integrity.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Faith and Belief and Moral Corruption because it connects the state of one's faith with their moral choices, illustrating how sinful actions can lead to a decline in spiritual integrity.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #4692 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:.