Abu Dawood 4131 Fixed May 2026
Al-Miqdam bin Ma'dikarib
This hadith recounts a tense exchange between the companion and the Caliph Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan . The encounter highlights two major themes: the status of the household of the Prophet (Ahl al-Bayt) and strict adherence to the Prophet's prohibitions on luxury items.
was a "generous man who spread his hand," while the other was merely "good at holding onto his things". AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Sunan Abi Dawud 4131 - Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas) abu dawood 4131 fixed
- Context matters: placement within Sunan Abū Dāwūd’s chapter structure affects meaning (legal vs. moral context).
- Variants: different manuscripts and printings contain slight textual variations that change nuance.
- Application: jurists weigh the hadith’s chain strength before deriving legal rulings; weak narrations may be used for virtuous acts (fadha’il) but not for binding rulings.
Proof of Concept (Pre-Fix)
Al-Miqdam ibn Ma'dikarib, visiting Mu'awiyah, challenged him regarding Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) prohibitions. Al-Miqdam asked Mu'awiyah to confirm that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade the wearing of skins of beasts of prey . Mu'awiyah confirmed these prohibitions. Sunnah.com Al-Miqdam then stated: " I have seen all this in your house, O Mu'awiyah. Al-Miqdam bin Ma'dikarib This hadith recounts a tense