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Sunan Abu Dawud #5186

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 5186 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)), narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Musa through a different chain of narrators in a similar manner. This version has :, states: "‘Umar said to Abd Musa: I do not blame you, but I am afraid that the people may talk carelessly about the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him)."

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ رَبِيعَةَ بْنِ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ غَيْرِ، وَاحِدٍ، مِنْ عُلَمَائِهِمْ فِي هَذَا فَقَالَ عُمَرُ لأَبِي مُوسَى أَمَا إِنِّي لَمْ أَتَّهِمْكَ وَلَكِنْ خَشِيتُ أَنْ يَتَقَوَّلَ النَّاسُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

‘Umar said to Abd Musa: I do not blame you, but I am afraid that the people may talk carelessly about the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him).

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Musa through a different chain of narrators in a similar manner. This version has :

Context

In this narration, ‘Umar expressed his concerns to Abu Musa about the potential for people to speak carelessly about the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This highlights the importance of respectful communication and the responsibility individuals have in preserving the dignity of the Prophet's legacy and teachings.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder to communicate respectfully about religious figures and teachings. In modern discourse, it encourages individuals to engage in thoughtful and respectful discussions about faith, fostering a culture of understanding and reverence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Respectful Communication because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining respect in discussions about the Prophet and Islamic teachings.

Community Respectful Communication

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[Moses] said, "Do not blame me for what I forgot and do not cover me in my matter with difficulty."

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So leave them, [O Muhammad], for you are not to be blamed.

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May Allah pardon you, [O Muhammad]; why did you give them permission [to remain behind]? [You should not have] until it was evident to you who were truthful and you knew [who were] the liars.

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Do not make [your] calling of the Messenger among yourselves as the call of one of you to another. Already Allah knows those of you who slip away, concealed by others. So let those beware who dissent from the Prophet's order, lest fitnah strike them or a painful punishment.

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This hadith is #5186 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab) and narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Musa through a different chain of narrators in a similar manner. This version has :.

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