Sunan Abu Dawud #4768

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 الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ سِيمَاهُمُ التَّحْلِيقُ وَالتَّسْبِيدُ، فَإِذَا رَأَيْتُمُوهُمْ فَأَنِيمُوهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ ‏:‏ التَّسْبِيدُ اسْتِئْصَالُ الشَّعْرِ ‏.‏
Tasmid means uprooting the hair.
Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Anas through a different chain of narrators in a similar manner. This version adds; Their sign is shaving the head and eliminating the hair. If you see them, kill them. Abu Dawud said:

Context

This hadith discusses the signs of a specific group and the severe consequences associated with them. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against certain behaviors and emphasizes the seriousness of their actions. This serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to Islamic principles and the consequences of deviating from them.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith can be interpreted as a call to be aware of harmful ideologies and practices that may arise. It encourages individuals to stay true to their beliefs and to be vigilant against influences that contradict Islamic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Punishment and Punishments (Hudud) because it outlines the consequences for specific actions and serves as a warning against deviating from Islamic principles.

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This hadith is #4768 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Anas through a different chain of narrators in a similar manner. This version adds; Their sign is shaving the head and eliminating the hair. If you see them, kill them. Abu Dawud said:.

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