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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4771 in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4771 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)), narrated by ‘Ali said:, states: "Search for the man with crippled hand. He then mentioned the rest of the tradition. This version has: They took him out from beneath the slain in the dust. Abu al-wadi said: As if I am looking at an A…"

Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ جَمِيلِ بْنِ مُرَّةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَضِيءِ، قَالَ قَالَ عَلِيٌّ عَلَيْهِ السَّلاَمُ ‏:‏ اطْلُبُوا الْمُخْدَجَ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ الْحَدِيثَ فَاسْتَخْرَجُوهُ مِنْ تَحْتِ الْقَتْلَى فِي طِينٍ، قَالَ أَبُو الْوَضِيءِ ‏:‏ فَكَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَيْهِ حَبَشِيٌّ عَلَيْهِ قُرَيْطَقٌ لَهُ إِحْدَى يَدَيْنِ مِثْلُ ثَدْىِ الْمَرْأَةِ عَلَيْهَا شُعَيْرَاتٌ مِثْلُ شُعَيْرَاتِ الَّتِي تَكُونُ عَلَى ذَنَبِ الْيَرْبُوعِ ‏.‏

Search for the man with crippled hand. He then mentioned the rest of the tradition. This version has: They took him out from beneath the slain in the dust. Abu al-wadi said: As if I am looking at an Abyssinian with a shirt on him. He had one of his hands like the nipple of the female breast, having hair on it like the hair on the tail of the jerboa.

Narrated by ‘Ali said:

Context

This hadith involves a narration by Ali regarding the search for a specific individual among the slain. It illustrates the importance of identifying and honoring those who have fallen, even in difficult circumstances. The vivid description of the individual emphasizes the need for attention to detail in such matters, reflecting the seriousness with which the community approached loss and remembrance.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be applied to how we remember and honor those who have passed away. Whether through memorial services or personal reflections, acknowledging the contributions and sacrifices of individuals is crucial for community cohesion and respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it discusses the reliability and accuracy of narrations regarding significant events.

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