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Sunan Abu Dawud #4966

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، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا ح، وَحَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مَحْبُوبٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ، - وَسَمَّاهُ ابْنُ مَحْبُوبٍ الْجَعْدَ - عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لَهُ ‏ "‏ يَا بُنَىَّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ سَمِعْتُ يَحْيَى بْنَ مَعِينٍ يُثْنِي عَلَى مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ مَحْبُوبٍ وَيَقُولُ كَثِيرُ الْحَدِيثِ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said to him: My sonny. Abu Dawud said: I heard Yahya b. Ma'in praising the transmitter Muhammad b. Mahbub, and he said: He transmitted a large number of traditions.
Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates a brief interaction where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses him affectionately as 'my sonny.' This highlights the Prophet's gentle and respectful communication style, fostering a sense of closeness and care.

Modern Application

In modern communication, this hadith encourages individuals to use respectful and affectionate language, especially in familial and mentoring relationships, to strengthen bonds and promote understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Respectful Communication because it illustrates the importance of kindness and respect in interpersonal interactions.

Prophetic TeachingsRespectful Communication

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4966 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:.

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