Sunan Abu Dawud #4975

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)
Hasan Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِي حَيَّانَ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ حَيَّانَ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَرْقَمَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم خَطَبَهُمْ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَمَّا بَعْدُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
To proceed (amma ba’d)
Narrated by Zaid b. Arqam said that the Prophet (May peace be upon him) addressed them, saying :

Context

Zaid b. Arqam narrates a moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addressed his followers with the phrase 'To proceed' (amma ba’d). This phrase is significant as it marks the transition from an introduction to the main message. It reflects the Prophet's method of communication and his ability to engage the audience effectively.

Modern Application

In contemporary communication, using transitional phrases like 'To proceed' can help clarify the structure of a conversation or presentation. It aids in guiding the audience through the discussion, ensuring that key points are highlighted and understood.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette because it showcases the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) effective communication style and the importance of clear transitions in speech.

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This hadith is #4975 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Hasan Sahih and narrated by Zaid b. Arqam said that the Prophet (May peace be upon him) addressed them, saying :.

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