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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 5218 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 Shu’bah through a different chain of narrators. This version has :, states: "when he came near the mosque, he said to the Ansar; stand up showing respect to your chief."

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ قَالَ فَلَمَّا كَانَ قَرِيبًا مِنَ الْمَسْجِدِ قَالَ لِلأَنْصَارِ ‏ "‏ قُومُوا إِلَى سَيِّدِكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

when he came near the mosque, he said to the Ansar; stand up showing respect to your chief.

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Shu’bah through a different chain of narrators. This version has :

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs the Ansar to stand up in respect for their chief as he approaches the mosque. This reflects the importance of showing respect and honor to leaders and elders within the community, fostering unity and reverence.

Modern Application

Today, this principle of respectful communication can be seen in how we honor our leaders and elders in various settings. Whether in community gatherings or workplaces, showing respect can enhance relationships and promote a positive environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the importance of honoring leaders and the manner in which the Prophet (ﷺ) demonstrated respect.

Respectful Communication Prophetic Etiquette

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Al-Jinn (The Jinn)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَأَنَّهُۥ لَمَّا قَامَ عَبْدُ ٱللَّهِ يَدْعُوهُ كَادُوا۟ يَكُونُونَ عَلَيْهِ لِبَدًۭا

And that when the Servant of Allah stood up supplicating Him, they almost became about him a compacted mass."

سُورَةُ النَّمۡلِ

An-Naml (The Ant)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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فَلَمَّا جَآءَهَا نُودِىَ أَنۢ بُورِكَ مَن فِى ٱلنَّارِ وَمَنْ حَوْلَهَا وَسُبْحَٰنَ ٱللَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ

But when he came to it, he was called, "Blessed is whoever is at the fire and whoever is around it. And exalted is Allah, Lord of the worlds.

سُورَةُ مَرۡيَمَ

Maryam (Mary)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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فَخَرَجَ عَلَىٰ قَوْمِهِۦ مِنَ ٱلْمِحْرَابِ فَأَوْحَىٰٓ إِلَيْهِمْ أَن سَبِّحُوا۟ بُكْرَةًۭ وَعَشِيًّۭا

So he came out to his people from the prayer chamber and signaled to them to exalt [Allah] in the morning and afternoon.

سُورَةُ التَّوۡبَةِ

At-Tawba (The Repentance)

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لَا تَقُمْ فِيهِ أَبَدًۭا ۚ لَّمَسْجِدٌ أُسِّسَ عَلَى ٱلتَّقْوَىٰ مِنْ أَوَّلِ يَوْمٍ أَحَقُّ أَن تَقُومَ فِيهِ ۚ فِيهِ رِجَالٌۭ يُحِبُّونَ أَن يَتَطَهَّرُوا۟ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ يُحِبُّ ٱلْمُطَّهِّرِينَ

Do not stand [for prayer] within it - ever. A mosque founded on righteousness from the first day is more worthy for you to stand in. Within it are men who love to purify themselves; and Allah loves those who purify themselves.

سُورَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

As-Saaffaat (Those drawn up in Ranks)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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فَأَقْبَلُوٓا۟ إِلَيْهِ يَزِفُّونَ

Then the people came toward him, hastening.

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This hadith is #5218 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 Shu’bah through a different chain of narrators. This version has :.

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