What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4780 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)), narrated by Suwaid b. Wahb quoted a son of a Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ) who said his father reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "He then mentioned a similar tradition described above. This version has: Allah will fill his heart with security and faith. He did not mention the words "Allah will call him". This version further add…"

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4780

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُقْبَةُ بْنُ مُكْرَمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مَهْدِيٍّ - عَنْ بِشْرٍ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مَنْصُورٍ - عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنْ سُوَيْدِ بْنِ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ رَجُلٍ، مِنْ أَبْنَاءِ أَصْحَابِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ أَبِيهِ قَالَ - قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ مَلأَهُ اللَّهُ أَمْنًا وَإِيمَانًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ لَمْ يَذْكُرْ قِصَّةَ ‏"‏ دَعَاهُ اللَّهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ زَادَ ‏"‏ وَمَنْ تَرَكَ لُبْسَ ثَوْبِ جَمَالٍ وَهُوَ يَقْدِرُ عَلَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ بِشْرٌ أَحْسِبُهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ تَوَاضُعًا كَسَاهُ اللَّهُ حُلَّةَ الْكَرَامَةِ وَمَنْ زَوَّجَ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى تَوَّجَهُ اللَّهُ تَاجَ الْمُلْكِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

He then mentioned a similar tradition described above. This version has: Allah will fill his heart with security and faith. He did not mention the words "Allah will call him". This version further adds: He who gives up wearing beautiful garments when he is able to do so (out of humility, as Bishr's version has) will be clothed by Allah with the robe of honour, and he who marries for Allah's sake will be crowned by Allah with the crown of Kingdom.

Narrated by Suwaid b. Wahb quoted a son of a Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ) who said his father reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith discusses the virtues of humility and the rewards associated with it. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentions that those who refrain from wearing extravagant clothing out of humility will be rewarded with honor from Allah. This teaching encourages believers to prioritize inner qualities over outward appearances, promoting a culture of modesty and sincerity.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle can guide us in our choices regarding clothing and lifestyle. By embracing modesty and humility, we can cultivate a sense of inner peace and authenticity in our lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Growth and Modesty in Adornment because it emphasizes the importance of humility and sincerity in one's choices and actions.

Spiritual Growth Modesty in Adornment