What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4834 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)), narrated by Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Associate only with a believer, and let only a God-fearing man eat your meals."

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 4834 in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4834

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ عَوْنٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ حَيْوَةَ بْنِ شُرَيْحٍ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ غَيْلاَنَ، عَنِ الْوَلِيدِ بْنِ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، أَوْ عَنْ أَبِي الْهَيْثَمِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تُصَاحِبْ إِلاَّ مُؤْمِنًا وَلاَ يَأْكُلْ طَعَامَكَ إِلاَّ تَقِيٌّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Associate only with a believer, and let only a God-fearing man eat your meals.

Narrated by Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:

Context

Abu Sa'id al-Khudri narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised to associate only with believers and to allow only the God-fearing to share meals. This guidance emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with righteous company and the impact of one's social circle on personal values and behavior.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to choose friends and companions wisely. Engaging with those who share similar values can foster a positive environment that enhances personal growth and moral integrity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam and Respectful Communication because it highlights the significance of sharing meals with those who are pious and the importance of maintaining good company.

Hospitality in Islam Respectful Communication

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O you who have believed, do not enter the houses of the Prophet except when you are permitted for a meal, without awaiting its readiness. But when you are invited, then enter; and when you have eaten, disperse without seeking to remain for conversation. Indeed, that [behavior] was troubling the Prophet, and he is shy of [dismissing] you. But Allah is not shy of the truth. And when you ask [his wives] for something, ask them from behind a partition. That is purer for your hearts and their hearts. And it is not [conceivable or lawful] for you to harm the Messenger of Allah or to marry his wives after him, ever. Indeed, that would be in the sight of Allah an enormity.

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ ٱتَّقِ ٱللَّهَ وَلَا تُطِعِ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ وَٱلْمُنَٰفِقِينَ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًۭا

O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.

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O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with those who are true.

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And eat of what Allah has provided for you [which is] lawful and good. And fear Allah, in whom you are believers.

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O Prophet, sufficient for you is Allah and for whoever follows you of the believers.

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This hadith is #4834 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:.

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