What is Sunan Abu Dawud 5012 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)), narrated by Ubayy b. Ka’b reported the Prophet (May peace be upon him) as saying :, states: "In poetry there is wisdom."

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 5012 in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #5012

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)

Da'if in chain

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ بْنِ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ مَرْوَانَ بْنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ الأَسْوَدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ يَغُوثَ، عَنْ أُبَىِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ مِنَ الشِّعْرِ حِكْمَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏

In poetry there is wisdom.

Narrated by Ubayy b. Ka’b reported the Prophet (May peace be upon him) as saying :

Context

Ubayy b. Ka’b reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ acknowledges the presence of wisdom in poetry. This statement reflects the value placed on artistic expression and the depth of thought that can be conveyed through poetic forms. It highlights the significance of literature in conveying moral and philosophical insights.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle underscores the importance of literature and the arts in expressing complex ideas and emotions. Poetry, in particular, remains a powerful medium for reflection and social commentary.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wisdom because it recognizes the inherent value of poetry as a means of conveying profound insights and reflections.

Wisdom