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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4809 in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4809 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)), narrated by `Abd Allah b. Mughaffal reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying :, states: "Allah is gentle, likes gentleness, and gives for gentleness what he does not give for harshness."

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 مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، وَحُمَيْدٍ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُغَفَّلٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ رَفِيقٌ يُحِبُّ الرِّفْقَ وَيُعْطِي عَلَيْهِ مَا لاَ يُعْطِي عَلَى الْعُنْفِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Allah is gentle, likes gentleness, and gives for gentleness what he does not give for harshness.

Narrated by `Abd Allah b. Mughaffal reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying :

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of gentleness and kindness. He conveys that Allah is gentle and loves gentleness, indicating that gentleness yields greater rewards than harshness. This teaching encourages believers to adopt a compassionate approach in their interactions, highlighting the value of soft-heartedness in all aspects of life.

Modern Application

In today's world, practicing gentleness can enhance relationships and foster a positive environment. Whether in personal interactions or professional settings, approaching situations with kindness can lead to better understanding and cooperation among individuals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the significance of gentleness in actions and interactions, reflecting the character of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Good Deeds Prophetic Conduct