Sunan Abu Dawud #4981

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 مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، رضى الله عنها عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَقُولَنَّ أَحَدُكُمْ جَاشَتْ نَفْسِي وَلَكِنْ لِيَقُلْ لَقِسَتْ نَفْسِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏
None of you should say Ja’shat nafsi (My heart is being agitated), but one should say Laqisat nafsi (My heart is being annoyed).
Narrated by ‘A’ishah reported the Prophet (May peace be upon him) as saying:

Context

In this hadith narrated by ‘A’ishah, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against using the phrase 'Ja’shat nafsi' (My heart is being agitated) and instead encourages saying 'Laqisat nafsi' (My heart is being annoyed). This guidance emphasizes the importance of using respectful and appropriate language to express one's feelings, reflecting the Prophet's sensitivity to communication nuances.

Modern Application

In today's world, the way we express our emotions can significantly impact our relationships. By choosing our words carefully, we can foster better understanding and respect in our interactions, whether in personal conversations or public discourse.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Prophetic Etiquette because it highlights the importance of using appropriate language when expressing feelings, aligning with the Prophet's guidance on communication.

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This hadith is #4981 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by ‘A’ishah reported the Prophet (May peace be upon him) as saying:.

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