What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4803 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)), narrated by Harithah b. Wahab reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying :, states: "neither the Jawwaz nor the Jazari will enter paradise. He said that the Jawwaz is the one who is coarse and uncivil."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded 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 4803 in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4803

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، وَعُثْمَانُ، ابْنَا أَبِي شَيْبَةَ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ مَعْبَدِ بْنِ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ حَارِثَةَ بْنِ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ يَدْخُلُ الْجَنَّةَ الْجَوَّاظُ وَلاَ الْجَعْظَرِيُّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَالْجَوَّاظُ الْغَلِيظُ الْفَظُّ ‏.‏

neither the Jawwaz nor the Jazari will enter paradise. He said that the Jawwaz is the one who is coarse and uncivil.

Narrated by Harithah b. Wahab reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying :

Context

This hadith conveys a warning from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the character traits that can prevent individuals from entering paradise. Specifically, he mentions the 'Jawwaz' and 'Jazari', describing the former as coarse and uncivil. This serves as a reminder of the importance of good character and conduct in one's life.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages individuals to cultivate kindness and civility in their interactions. By promoting positive behavior and treating others with respect, people can contribute to a more harmonious community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Warning because it highlights specific negative traits that can lead to exclusion from paradise, emphasizing the significance of good character.

Prophetic Warning