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This hadith is graded Sahih Mauquf. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 72 in the Book of Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 72 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah)), narrated by A similar tradition has been transmitted by Abu Hurairah through a different chain of narrators. But this version has been narrated as a statement of Abu Hurairah himself and not attributed to the Prophet (sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam ). The version has the addition of the words :, states: ""If the cat licks (a utensil), it should be washed once.""

Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah)

Sahih Mauquf

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُعْتَمِرُ يَعْنِي ابْنَ سُلَيْمَانَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، بِمَعْنَاهُ وَلَمْ يَرْفَعَاهُ زَادَ ‏ "‏ وَإِذَا وَلَغَ الْهِرُّ غُسِلَ مَرَّةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"If the cat licks (a utensil), it should be washed once."

Narrated by A similar tradition has been transmitted by Abu Hurairah through a different chain of narrators. But this version has been narrated as a statement of Abu Hurairah himself and not attributed to the Prophet (sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam ). The version has the addition of the words :

Context

In this narration, it is mentioned that if a cat licks a utensil, it should be washed once. This guidance reflects the importance of cleanliness in everyday life, particularly concerning utensils and items that come into contact with food and drink.

Modern Application

This principle serves as a reminder to maintain cleanliness in our kitchens and dining areas. It encourages individuals to be vigilant about hygiene, especially when it comes to items used for eating and drinking.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it emphasizes the importance of cleanliness in relation to food and drink utensils.

Purification (Wudu/Taharah)