Sunan Abu Dawud #5236

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 عِيسَى بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الْبِرَكِيُّ، وَسَمِعْتُهُ مِنْ أَبِي الْوَلِيدِ الطَّيَالِسِيِّ، وَأَنَا لِحَدِيثِ، عِيسَى أَضْبَطُ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْقَاهِرِ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، - يَعْنِي السُّلَمِيَّ - حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ كِنَانَةَ بْنِ عَبَّاسِ بْنِ مِرْدَاسٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، قَالَ ضَحِكَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ لَهُ أَبُو بَكْرٍ أَوْ عُمَرُ أَضْحَكَ اللَّهُ سِنَّكَ ‏.‏ وَسَاقَ الْحَدِيثَ ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) laughed AbuBakr or Umar said to him: May Allah make your teeth laugh! He then mentioned the tradition.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn Kinanah b. Abbas ibn Mirdas:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) shares a light-hearted moment, showcasing the importance of humor and camaraderie among companions. The exchange highlights the human side of the Prophet, demonstrating that laughter and joy are integral to community life. This moment serves as a reminder of the value of maintaining positive relationships.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, fostering a sense of humor and light-heartedness can strengthen bonds among friends and colleagues. Sharing laughter can enhance teamwork and create a more enjoyable environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication because it reflects the significance of maintaining positive and respectful interactions through humor.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #5236 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab) and narrated by Narrated Ibn Kinanah b. Abbas ibn Mirdas:.

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