What is Sunan Abu Dawud 5137 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)), narrated by Ibn al-Ala said :, states: "Al-Ala b. al-Hadrami wrote to the prophet (May peace be upon him), and he began with his name."

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

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 5137 in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #5137

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحِيمِ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُعَلَّى بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْعَلاَءِ، عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْحَضْرَمِيِّ - أَنَّهُ كَتَبَ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَبَدَأَ بِاسْمِهِ ‏.‏

Al-Ala b. al-Hadrami wrote to the prophet (May peace be upon him), and he began with his name.

Narrated by Ibn al-Ala said :

Context

This narration describes how Al-Ala b. al-Hadrami wrote to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), beginning his letter with his name. This action reflects the etiquette of addressing someone with respect and the importance of proper introductions in communication. The Prophet's acknowledgment of this practice underscores the significance of respectful communication in Islam.

Modern Application

In modern correspondence, whether in emails or letters, starting with a respectful greeting and proper identification is essential. This practice fosters a sense of respect and professionalism in our interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Etiquette of Naming because it illustrates the importance of respectful address and proper naming conventions in communication.

Respectful Communication Etiquette of Naming

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ٱلملؤا1x

إنى1x

ألقى1x

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This hadith is #5137 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn al-Ala said :.

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