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Sunan Abu Dawud #5003

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 صَفْوَانُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي الْعَاتِكَةِ، قَالَ إِنَّمَا قَالَ أَدْخُلُ كُلِّي ‏.‏ مِنْ صِغَرِ الْقُبَّةِ ‏.‏
The only reason why he asked whether the whole of him should come in was because of the smallness of the tent
Narrated by ‘Uthman b. Abu 'Atikah said :

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses a situation regarding entering a small tent. The inquiry about whether the whole person should enter reflects the importance of hospitality and consideration for others' comfort in social situations.

Modern Application

This principle of hospitality can be applied in modern settings, where hosts should be mindful of their guests' comfort. It encourages us to create welcoming environments that accommodate everyone, regardless of space constraints.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam and Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the importance of consideration and respect in social interactions.

Hospitality in IslamProphetic Etiquette

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #5003 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by ‘Uthman b. Abu 'Atikah said :.

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