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Sunan Abu Dawud #5018

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الْمَرْوَزِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُسَيْنٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ النَّحْوِيِّ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ ‏{‏ وَالشُّعَرَاءُ يَتَّبِعُهُمُ الْغَاوُونَ ‏}‏ فَنَسَخَ مِنْ ذَلِكَ وَاسْتَثْنَى فَقَالَ ‏{‏ إِلاَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَذَكَرُوا اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا ‏}‏ ‏.‏
The verse “And the poets it is those straying in evil who follow them. He (Allah) then abrogated it and made an exception saying: Except those who believe and work righteousness, engage much in the remembrance of Allah."
Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas said :

Context

This narration discusses a verse from the Quran regarding poets and those who follow them. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) explains that while poets may lead others astray, there are exceptions for those who believe, perform righteous deeds, and remember Allah frequently. This highlights the distinction between mere artistry and the moral responsibility that comes with it.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to engage in creative pursuits while maintaining a strong ethical foundation. It serves as a reminder that artistic expression should be aligned with values that promote goodness and remembrance of the divine.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Prophetic Teachings because it references a Quranic verse and illustrates the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the moral implications of poetry and creativity.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #5018 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas said :.

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