What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4742 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)), narrated by ‘Imran b. Husain reported the Prophet(ﷺ) as saying:, states: "People will come forth from Hell by Muhammad’s intercession, will enter paradise and be named Jahannamis."

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 4742 in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4742

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ ذَكْوَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو رَجَاءٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عِمْرَانُ بْنُ حُصَيْنٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ يَخْرُجُ قَوْمٌ مِنَ النَّارِ بِشَفَاعَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ فَيَدْخُلُونَ الْجَنَّةَ وَيُسَمَّوْنَ الْجَهَنَّمِيِّينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

People will come forth from Hell by Muhammad’s intercession, will enter paradise and be named Jahannamis.

Narrated by ‘Imran b. Husain reported the Prophet(ﷺ) as saying:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about intercession in this hadith, stating that certain individuals will be brought forth from Hell through his intercession and will enter Paradise, despite being referred to as Jahannamis. This reflects the mercy and grace associated with intercession, illustrating the hope for redemption even for those who have erred.

Modern Application

This teaching can inspire individuals today to maintain hope for themselves and others, reminding us that forgiveness and mercy are always possible. It encourages a compassionate approach towards those who may have strayed from the right path.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Intercession (Shafa'ah) and Afterlife because it discusses the concept of intercession and its implications for the afterlife.

Intercession (Shafa'ah)Afterlife