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Sunan Abu Dawud #5263

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ عَوْنٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، أَنَّهُ قَالَ اقْتُلُوا الْحَيَّاتِ كُلَّهَا إِلاَّ الْجَانَّ الأَبْيَضَ الَّذِي كَأَنَّهُ قَضِيبُ فِضَّةٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ فَقَالَ لِي إِنْسَانٌ الْجَانُّ لاَ يَنْعَرِجُ فِي مِشْيَتِهِ فَإِذَا كَانَ هَذَا صَحِيحًا كَانَتْ عَلاَمَةً فِيهِ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ ‏.‏
Kill all the snakes except the little white one which looks like a silver wand. Abu Dawud said: A man said to me: A white snake does not wind in its movement. If it is correct, that is a sign in it, if Allah wills.
Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) provides specific guidance regarding snakes, instructing to kill all except for a particular type of white snake. This command reflects the Prophet's concern for safety and the importance of distinguishing between harmful and harmless creatures.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in how we approach potentially dangerous situations. It encourages individuals to be discerning and cautious, ensuring they understand the risks before taking action.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Command because it reflects the Prophet's guidance on dealing with specific dangers in the environment.

Prophetic Command

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #5263 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab) and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud:.

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