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Sunan Abu Dawud #4807

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)
Hasan Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو شِهَابٍ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ الْحَذَّاءِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، أَثْنَى عَلَى رَجُلٍ عِنْدَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ لَهُ ‏"‏ قَطَعْتَ عُنُقَ صَاحِبِكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏"‏ إِذَا مَدَحَ أَحَدُكُمْ صَاحِبَهُ لاَ مَحَالَةَ فَلْيَقُلْ إِنِّي أَحْسِبُهُ كَمَا يُرِيدُ أَنْ يَقُولَ وَلاَ أُزَكِّيهِ عَلَى اللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
You have beheaded your friend (saying it three times). He then said : One who cannot help expressing praise of his companion, should say : I consider him such and such (as he intends to say), but I do not declare him pure with Allah.
Narrated by Abu Bakrah said that when a man praised another man in his face in the presence of the Prophet (ﷺ) said :

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) responds to a man who praises another in his presence, cautioning against excessive praise. He advises that one should express their opinion without declaring someone pure before Allah, highlighting the importance of sincerity and humility in communication.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it encourages individuals to practice sincerity in their interactions. It reminds us to offer genuine compliments while maintaining humility and recognizing our limitations in judging others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Sincerity in Worship and Respectful Communication because it underscores the importance of sincerity and humility in expressing opinions about others.

Sincerity in WorshipRespectful Communication

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4807 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Hasan Sahih and narrated by Abu Bakrah said that when a man praised another man in his face in the presence of the Prophet (ﷺ) said :.

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