Sunan Abu Dawud #4812

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 الْحَسَنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الصَّبَّاحِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، - قَالَ الأَعْمَشُ وَقَدْ سَمِعْتُهُمْ يَذْكُرُونَ، عَنْ مُصْعَبِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ الأَعْمَشُ - وَلاَ أَعْلَمُهُ إِلاَّ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ التُّؤَدَةُ فِي كُلِّ شَىْءٍ إِلاَّ فِي عَمَلِ الآخِرَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: There is hesitation in everything except in the actions of the next world.
Narrated by Narrated Sa'd:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that hesitation is present in all matters except for actions related to the hereafter. This emphasizes the importance of decisiveness and commitment when it comes to spiritual and moral actions, suggesting that one should not procrastinate in doing good or fulfilling religious obligations.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to act promptly in their spiritual practices, such as prayer and charity. In everyday life, it serves as a reminder to prioritize good deeds and not delay important actions that contribute to personal and communal well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Intention and Deeds and Reward of Deeds because it underscores the significance of taking decisive action in matters related to the afterlife.

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This hadith is #4812 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih in chain and narrated by Narrated Sa'd:.

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