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Sunan Abu Dawud #4841

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 عُثْمَانُ، وَأَبُو بَكْرٍ ابْنَا أَبِي شَيْبَةَ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، رَحِمَهَا اللَّهُ قَالَتْ كَانَ كَلاَمُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَلاَمًا فَصْلاً يَفْهَمُهُ كُلُّ مَنْ سَمِعَهُ ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) spoke in a distinct manner so that anyone who listened to him could understand it.
Narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:

Context

Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), describes how he communicated clearly and distinctly. His manner of speaking ensured that everyone who heard him could understand his message. This highlights the importance of effective communication in conveying important teachings.

Modern Application

In our daily interactions, clear communication is vital for understanding and collaboration. This hadith encourages us to express ourselves in ways that are easily understood, fostering better relationships and reducing misunderstandings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication because it emphasizes the significance of clarity and understanding in speech.

Respectful Communication

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4841 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:.

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