Sunan Abu Dawud #5006
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
During a journey with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), one of his companions fell asleep. Another companion, attempting to play a prank, startled him by grabbing a rope he had. The Prophet (ﷺ) intervened, emphasizing that it is not permissible for a Muslim to frighten another Muslim. This highlights the importance of kindness and consideration among individuals in the community.
Modern Application
In today's world, this principle encourages us to be mindful of how our actions may affect others. Whether in jest or seriousness, we should avoid causing unnecessary fear or anxiety to those around us, fostering a more compassionate and respectful environment.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) emphasis on maintaining a respectful and considerate demeanor towards others.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #5006 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Hasan Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbdurRahman ibn AbuLayla:.