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Sunan Abu Dawud #4969

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 أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ فِطْرٍ، عَنْ مُنْذِرٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ ابْنِ الْحَنَفِيَّةِ، قَالَ قَالَ عَلِيٌّ رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنْ وُلِدَ لِي مِنْ بَعْدِكَ وَلَدٌ أُسَمِّيهِ بِاسْمِكَ وَأُكْنِيهِ بِكُنْيَتِكَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ نَعَمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَقُلْ أَبُو بَكْرٍ قُلْتُ قَالَ عَلِيٌّ عَلَيْهِ السَّلاَمُ لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏
I said: Messenger of Allah! tell me if a son is born to me after your death, may I give him your name and your kunyah? He replied: Yes. The transmitter Abu Bakr did not mention the words "I said". Instead, he said: 'Ali said to the Prophet (ﷺ).
Narrated by Muhammad b. al-Hanafiyyah quoted 'Ali as saying:

Context

This hadith recounts a conversation between Ali and the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the naming of a child. Ali expresses his desire to name his son after the Prophet, and the Prophet affirms this wish. This exchange illustrates the significance of names in Islamic culture and the honor associated with naming children after revered figures.

Modern Application

When naming a child today, many parents look to significant figures in their lives or history, reflecting their values and aspirations for their children. This hadith encourages the practice of honoring respected individuals through naming, fostering a sense of identity and connection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Etiquette of Naming because it emphasizes the importance of choosing names that honor respected figures, reflecting the values and traditions of the community.

Etiquette of Naming

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4969 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Muhammad b. al-Hanafiyyah quoted 'Ali as saying:.

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