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Sunan Abu Dawud #5036

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ شَمِّتْ أَخَاكَ ثَلاَثًا فَمَا زَادَ فَهُوَ زُكَامٌ ‏.‏
Respond three times to your brother when he sneezes, and if he sneezes more often, he has a cold in his head.
Narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs that when someone sneezes, they should be responded to three times. This practice not only shows respect but also fosters a sense of community and care among individuals. The mention of sneezing more than three times indicating a cold adds a light-hearted element to the etiquette of responding to sneezes.

Modern Application

In our daily interactions, we can apply this principle by being attentive and responsive to the needs of others. Simple gestures, like acknowledging a sneeze, can strengthen social bonds and create a caring environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Greetings and Prophetic Etiquette because it emphasizes the importance of responding kindly to others in social situations.

Respectful GreetingsProphetic Etiquette

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #5036 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:.

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