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Sunan Abu Dawud #5248

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، رِوَايَةً وَقَالَ مَرَّةً يَبْلُغُ بِهِ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ تَتْرُكُوا النَّارَ فِي بُيُوتِكُمْ حِينَ تَنَامُونَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Do not leave a fire burning in your houses while you are asleep.
Narrated by Salim quoting his father(Ibn ‘Umar) said( sometimes he traced back to the Prophet(ﷺ):

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against leaving a fire burning in one's home while sleeping. This guidance reflects a concern for safety and the prevention of potential hazards that could arise from unattended flames. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of being mindful of one's environment and taking precautions to avoid danger.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle can be applied to various safety practices at home, such as ensuring that all appliances are turned off before sleeping and being cautious with candles or other sources of fire. It serves as a reminder to prioritize safety in our daily routines.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it demonstrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) concern for the well-being and safety of individuals.

Prophetic Conduct

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This hadith is #5248 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab) and narrated by Salim quoting his father(Ibn ‘Umar) said( sometimes he traced back to the Prophet(ﷺ):.

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