What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4747 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)), narrated by Ibn ‘Umar reported the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Before you there will be a pond the distance between whose sides is like that between Jarbah and Adhruh."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4747 in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4747

Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)

Hasan 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، وَمُسَدَّدٌ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ أَمَامَكُمْ حَوْضًا مَا بَيْنَ نَاحِيَتَيْهِ كَمَا بَيْنَ جَرْبَاءَ وَأَذْرُحَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Before you there will be a pond the distance between whose sides is like that between Jarbah and Adhruh.

Narrated by Ibn ‘Umar reported the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Ibn ‘Umar narrates a hadith where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes a pond that will be present before the Day of Judgment, likening its width to the distance between two specific locations. This imagery serves to remind believers of the significant events that will occur on that day, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for the hereafter.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and prepare for the future, particularly in terms of spiritual readiness. In daily life, this can manifest as engaging in good deeds, seeking knowledge, and fostering a strong relationship with faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment because it speaks about a significant event that will occur in the afterlife, urging believers to be mindful of their actions.

Day of Judgment