Sunan Abu Dawud #4932

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 مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَعَنَ الْمُخَنَّثِينَ مِنَ الرِّجَالِ وَالْمُتَرَجِّلاَتِ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَخْرِجُوهُمْ مِنْ بُيُوتِكُمْ وَأَخْرِجُوا فُلاَنًا وَفُلاَنًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي الْمُخَنَّثِينَ ‏.‏
The Prophet (May peace be upon him) cursed effeminate men (mukhannathan) and women who imitated men, saying: Put them out of your houses, and put so-and-so out. (that is to say, the effeminate men)
Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) condemns effeminate men and women who imitate men, instructing their removal from homes. This statement reflects the importance of maintaining ethical conduct and the boundaries of gender roles within the community.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith can prompt discussions about gender identity and expression. It encourages us to reflect on our values and how we treat individuals who may not conform to traditional gender norms.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct and Prophetic Command because it addresses the importance of maintaining ethical standards and the Prophet's (ﷺ) guidance on gender roles.

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This hadith is #4932 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas said:.

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