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Sunan Abu Dawud #4982

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 أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَقُولُوا مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ وَشَاءَ فُلاَنٌ وَلَكِنْ قُولُوا مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ ثُمَّ شَاءَ فُلاَنٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Do not say: "What Allah wills and so and so wills," but say: "What Allah wills and afterwards so and so wills.
Narrated by Narrated Hudhayfah:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Hudhayfah, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs not to say 'What Allah wills and so and so wills,' but rather to say 'What Allah wills and afterwards so and so wills.' This teaching emphasizes the supremacy of Allah's will over all others, reinforcing the concept of divine authority in Islamic belief.

Modern Application

In everyday conversations, acknowledging the ultimate authority of divine will can help individuals maintain humility and perspective. This principle encourages people to recognize their limitations and the greater plan at work in their lives, fostering a sense of peace and acceptance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Prophetic Etiquette because it underscores the importance of prioritizing Allah's will in speech and thought, reflecting the Prophet's teachings on proper expression.

Divine DecreeProphetic Etiquette

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4982 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Hudhayfah:.

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