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Sunan Abi Dawud 3156 (Book 21, Hadith 68) #23446
The Best Shroud and Sacrifice

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ taught that the best shroud is a lower garment which covers the whole body and the best sacrifice is a horned ram.

Narrated Ubadah ibn as-Samit: The Prophet said: The best shroud is a lower garment and one which covers the whole body, and the best sacrifice is a horned ram.
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، حَدَّثَنِي هِشَامُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ حَاتِمِ بْنِ أَبِي نَصْرٍ، عَنْ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ نُسَىٍّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ الصَّامِتِ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ خَيْرُ الْكَفَنِ الْحُلَّةُ وَخَيْرُ الأُضْحِيَةِ الْكَبْشُ الأَقْرَنُ

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shroud  *  sacrifice  *  garment

QUICK LESSONS:
Follow Islamic law correctly when performing rituals such as shrouding or sacrificing animals for God's sake.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us about two important Islamic practices, namely shrouding and sacrificing. It was narrated by Ubadah ibn as-Samit that the Prophet Muhammad said that the best type of shroud is one which covers the whole body, such as a lower garment. He also said that the best type of sacrifice is a horned ram. These teachings are important for Muslims to remember when performing these rituals in order to ensure they are done correctly according to Islamic law. By following these instructions, Muslims can be sure they are honoring their deceased loved ones in an appropriate manner and fulfilling their religious obligations with respect to sacrificing animals for God's sake.

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