Sunan Abī Dāwūd is one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam, compiled by Imam Abū Dāwūd al-Sijistānī. It focuses on hadiths related to Islamic law (fiqh), offering a detailed record of the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ that form the basis for legal rulings. Carefully selected from hundreds of thousands of narrations, it emphasizes authenticity and relevance to jurisprudence, making it a key reference for scholars and students of Islamic law.

Book 37, Trials & Fierce Battles (Kitāb al‑Fitān wa al‑Malāḥim), discusses end‑times trials, strife, and great battles.

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 37, Hadith 37

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 37, Hadith 37 About the verse “If a man kills a believer intentionally” Abu Mijlaz said: This is his recompense. If Allah wishes to disregard him, He may do do. حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ التَّيْمِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي مِجْلَزٍ، فِي قَوْلِهِ ‏{‏ وَمَنْ يَقْتُلْ مُؤْمِنًا مُتَعَمِّدًا فَجَزَاؤُهُ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 37, Hadith 38

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 37, Hadith 38 Narrated Sa’id ibn Zayd: We were with the Prophet (ﷺ). He mentioned civil strife (fitnah) and expressed its gravity. We or the people said: Messenger of Allah, if this happens to us it will destroy us. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said; No. It is enough for you […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 37, Hadith 39

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 37, Hadith 39 Narrated AbuMusa: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: This people of mine is one to which mercy is shown. It will have no punishment in the next world, but its punishment in this world will be trials, earthquakes and being killed. حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا كَثِيرُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، […]