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Sunan Abi Dawud 4031 (Book 34, Hadith 12) #24321
The Dangers of Imitating Others

SUMMARY: Copying others is not recommended and it can lead to one becoming like them.

Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar: The Prophet said: He who copies any people is one of them.
حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو النَّضْرِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَسَّانُ بْنُ عَطِيَّةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُنِيبٍ الْجُرَشِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ‏ "‏ مَنْ تَشَبَّهَ بِقَوْمٍ فَهُوَ مِنْهُمْ

TOPICS
imitation  *  followers  *  identity

QUICK LESSONS:
Think independently , Form your own opinion , Maintain your identity .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith warns us against imitating others, as it can lead to us becoming like them. It is important for us to maintain our own identity and not copy the behavior or beliefs of those around us. We should strive to be independent thinkers and form our own opinions on matters, rather than simply following what everyone else does. This hadith also teaches us that we should be careful about who we choose as role models, as they will have a great influence on how we think and act in life.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was emphasizing the importance of being an individual with his own unique identity, rather than blindly copying the actions of those around him. He wanted people to think for themselves and make their own decisions based on what they believe is right or wrong, instead of just following the crowd without any thought or consideration for their beliefs or values. By doing this, people can develop into strong individuals who are capable of making wise decisions in life without relying on anyone else’s opinion or guidance.

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