What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4899 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)), narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Hurairah through a different chain of narrators. This version has:, states: "A man was reviling Abu Bakr. He then mentioned the rest of the tradition in a similar manner. Abu Dawud said: Similarly, it has been transmitted by Safwan b. ‘Isa, from Ibn ‘Affan, as Sufyan said."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4899 in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4899

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 عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، كَانَ يَسُبُّ أَبَا بَكْرٍ وَسَاقَ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ وَكَذَلِكَ رَوَاهُ صَفْوَانُ بْنُ عِيسَى عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، كَمَا قَالَ سُفْيَانُ ‏.‏

A man was reviling Abu Bakr. He then mentioned the rest of the tradition in a similar manner. Abu Dawud said: Similarly, it has been transmitted by Safwan b. ‘Isa, from Ibn ‘Affan, as Sufyan said.

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Hurairah through a different chain of narrators. This version has:

Context

In this narration, a man is reported to have insulted Abu Bakr, highlighting the sensitivities surrounding respect for prominent figures in Islam. The context emphasizes the importance of maintaining respect and avoiding slanderous speech, which can harm reputations and relationships within the community.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of respectful discourse and the dangers of slander. It encourages individuals to engage in constructive conversations and to avoid harmful gossip that can damage relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Backbiting (Gheebah) and Slander because it addresses the issue of speaking ill of others, emphasizing the need for respectful communication.

Backbiting (Gheebah)Slander