Sunan Abu Dawud #5256

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 عُبَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، أَنَّ ابْنَ عُمَرَ، وَجَدَ بَعْدَ ذَلِكَ - يَعْنِي بَعْدَ مَا حَدَّثَهُ أَبُو لُبَابَةَ - حَيَّةً فِي دَارِهِ فَأَمَرَ بِهَا فَأُخْرِجَتْ يَعْنِي إِلَى الْبَقِيعِ ‏.‏
After that, that is, after Abu Lubabah had mentioned him this tradition, Ibn ‘Umar found a snake in his house; he commanded regarding it and it was driven away to al-Baqi'.
Narrated by Nafi said:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Umar found a snake in his house after being informed by Abu Lubabah about a previous tradition. He commanded that the snake be removed and taken to al-Baqi', demonstrating a practical approach to dealing with potentially harmful creatures in one's home. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of taking action when faced with danger.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by ensuring our living spaces are safe and free from harmful pests. It reminds us to take proactive measures in maintaining a healthy environment for ourselves and our families.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Command because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) directive to remove harmful creatures from one's home.

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This hadith is #5256 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab) and narrated by Nafi said:.

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