What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4741 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)), narrated by Narrated Anas ibn Malik:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said: My intercession will be for those of my people who have committed major sins."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4741 in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4741

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 سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا بِسْطَامُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، عَنْ أَشْعَثَ الْحُدَّانِيِّ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ شَفَاعَتِي لأَهْلِ الْكَبَائِرِ مِنْ أُمَّتِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: My intercession will be for those of my people who have committed major sins.

Narrated by Narrated Anas ibn Malik:

Context

In this hadith, Anas ibn Malik narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) will intercede for those who have committed major sins among his followers. This statement reflects the compassionate nature of the Prophet and the hope for forgiveness, emphasizing that even those who have strayed can seek redemption through sincere repentance.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith serves as a reminder that everyone makes mistakes and that seeking forgiveness is a vital part of personal growth. It encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and strive for improvement, knowing that mercy is always within reach.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Intercession (Shafa'ah) because it discusses the concept of intercession for those who have sinned, highlighting the hope for mercy on the Day of Judgment.

Day of Judgment Intercession (Shafa'ah)