I heard Abu Hurairah recite this verse : “Allah doth command you to render back your trusts to those to whom they are due” up to “For Allah is he who heareth and seeth all things”. He said : I saw the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) putting his thumb on his ear and finger on his eye.
Abu Hurairah said : I saw the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) reciting this verse and putting his fingers. Ibn Yunus said that al-Muqri said. “Allah hears and sees” means that Allah has the power of hearing and seeing.
Abu Dawud said: This is a refutation of the Jahmiyyah.
Narrated by Abu Yunus Sulaim b. Jubair, client of Abu Hurairah, said :
Context
In this narration, Abu Hurairah recounts an instance where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of fulfilling trusts and being mindful of how one communicates. He illustrates this by physically demonstrating the significance of listening and observing, which serves as a reminder of the divine attributes of Allah. This hadith highlights the value of respectful communication and the weight of our words.
Modern Application
In contemporary life, this principle can be applied in our daily interactions, encouraging us to listen actively and communicate respectfully. It reminds us that our words carry weight and that we should strive to be trustworthy in our dealings with others.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it showcases the Prophet's method of teaching through actions and emphasizes the importance of trustworthiness in communication.
Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice. Excellent is that which Allah instructs you. Indeed, Allah is ever Hearing and Seeing.
Certainly has Allah heard the speech of the one who argues with you, [O Muhammad], concerning her husband and directs her complaint to Allah. And Allah hears your dialogue; indeed, Allah is Hearing and Seeing.
And among them are those who abuse the Prophet and say, "He is an ear." Say, "[It is] an ear of goodness for you that believes in Allah and believes the believers and [is] a mercy to those who believe among you." And those who abuse the Messenger of Allah - for them is a painful punishment.
This hadith is #4730 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah). It is graded Sahih in chain and narrated by Abu Yunus Sulaim b. Jubair, client of Abu Hurairah, said :.
