What is Sunan Abu Dawud 5024 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)), narrated by Jabir reported the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) as saying :, states: "When one of you sees a vision which he dislikes, he must spit on his left (three times), seek refuge in Allah from the devil three times, and turn from the side on which he was lying."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 5024 in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #5024

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 يَزِيدُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ الْهَمْدَانِيُّ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الثَّقَفِيُّ، قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا رَأَى أَحَدُكُمُ الرُّؤْيَا يَكْرَهُهَا فَلْيَبْصُقْ عَنْ يَسَارِهِ وَلْيَتَعَوَّذْ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ ثَلاَثًا وَيَتَحَوَّلْ عَنْ جَنْبِهِ الَّذِي كَانَ عَلَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

When one of you sees a vision which he dislikes, he must spit on his left (three times), seek refuge in Allah from the devil three times, and turn from the side on which he was lying.

Narrated by Jabir reported the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) as saying :

Context

This hadith provides guidance on how to respond to unpleasant dreams. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs individuals to spit to their left three times, seek refuge in Allah from the devil, and change their position. This practice reflects a proactive approach to dealing with negative experiences.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be applied by encouraging individuals to take positive actions when faced with distressing thoughts or experiences. It promotes the idea of seeking comfort and support through faith and practical steps.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dream Interpretation because it offers specific guidance on how to handle negative dreams, emphasizing the importance of seeking protection from harmful influences.

Dream Interpretation