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Sunan Abu Dawud #5005

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الدِّمَشْقِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعَيْبُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ السَّائِبِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏"‏ لاَ يَأْخُذَنَّ أَحَدُكُمْ مَتَاعَ أَخِيهِ لاَعِبًا وَلاَ جَادًّا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ سُلَيْمَانُ ‏"‏ لَعِبًا وَلاَ جِدًّا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ‏"‏ وَمَنْ أَخَذَ عَصَا أَخِيهِ فَلْيَرُدَّهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ لَمْ يَقُلِ ابْنُ بَشَّارٍ ابْنِ يَزِيدَ وَقَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: None of you should take the property of his brother in amusement (i.e. jest), nor in earnest. The narrator Sulayman said: Out of amusement and out of earnest. If anyone takes the staff of his brother, he should return it. The transmitter Ibn Bashshar did not say "Ibn Yazid, and he said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said.
Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn as-Sa'ib ibn Yazid:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of respecting the property of others, whether in jest or seriousness. He warns against taking anything that belongs to a brother, highlighting the need for integrity in interactions. The mention of returning a brother's staff reinforces the idea of accountability and respect for others' belongings.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied in various contexts, such as in workplaces or social settings, where respecting others' property is crucial. It encourages individuals to be mindful of their actions and to foster an environment of trust and respect among peers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethics of Interaction and Respectful Communication because it underscores the significance of respecting others' belongings and maintaining integrity in all forms of communication.

Ethics of InteractionRespectful Communication

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #5005 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn as-Sa'ib ibn Yazid:.

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