Sunan Abu Dawud #496
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith addresses the conduct of a person when marrying their slave-girl to a male slave or servant. It emphasizes the importance of modesty and respect in such relationships, specifically instructing not to look at certain parts of the body. This reflects the ethical considerations in personal relationships during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
Modern Application
In modern relationships, this hadith can be seen as a call for respect and boundaries. It highlights the importance of maintaining dignity and privacy in intimate relationships, which is relevant in today's discussions about consent and mutual respect.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Marriage and Spousal Rights because it discusses the conduct expected in marital relationships and the rights of individuals involved.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #496 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Hasan and narrated by This tradition has been narrated by Dawud b. Sawar al-Muzani through a different chain of transmitters and to the same effect. This version adds; if any of you marries his slave-girl to his male-slave or his servant, he should not look at her private part below her navel and above her knees. Abu Dawud said:.