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Sunan Abu Dawud #4802

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)
Sahih in chain

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 عُثْمَانَ الدِّمَشْقِيُّ أَبُو الْجَمَاهِرِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كَعْبٍ، أَيُّوبُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ السَّعْدِيُّ قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ حَبِيبٍ الْمُحَارِبِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَنَا زَعِيمٌ بِبَيْتٍ فِي رَبَضِ الْجَنَّةِ لِمَنْ تَرَكَ الْمِرَاءَ وَإِنْ كَانَ مُحِقًّا وَبِبَيْتٍ فِي وَسَطِ الْجَنَّةِ لِمَنْ تَرَكَ الْكَذِبَ وَإِنْ كَانَ مَازِحًا وَبِبَيْتٍ فِي أَعْلَى الْجَنَّةِ لِمَنْ حَسَّنَ خُلُقَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: I guarantee a house in the surroundings of Paradise for a man who avoids quarrelling even if he were in the right, a house in the middle of Paradise for a man who avoids lying even if he were joking, and a house in the upper part of Paradise for a man who made his character good.
Narrated by Narrated AbuUmamah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) guarantees rewards in Paradise for those who avoid quarrels, lying, and strive to improve their character. He emphasizes that these virtues, even when challenging, lead to significant spiritual rewards, highlighting the importance of good character in Islam.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to cultivate good character traits in their daily lives. By avoiding conflict and dishonesty, and focusing on self-improvement, one can foster better relationships and a more harmonious community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Reward of Deeds because it outlines the virtues that lead to divine rewards and emphasizes the significance of character in Islam.

Good DeedsReward of Deeds

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This hadith is #4802 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih in chain and narrated by Narrated AbuUmamah:.

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