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Sunan Abi Dawud 1873 (Book 11, Hadith 153) #22165
The Power of Following in the Footsteps of the Prophet

SUMMARY: Umar, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), was aware that the Black Stone had no power to benefit or harm anyone, but he still kissed it because he saw the Prophet do so.

Abis bin Rabi’ah said on the authority of 'Umar He('Umar) came to the (Black) Stone and said " I know for sure that you are a stone which can neither benefit nor injure and had I not seen the Apostle of Allaah kissing you, I would not have kissed you".
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَابِسِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنْ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ جَاءَ إِلَى الْحَجَرِ فَقَبَّلَهُ فَقَالَ إِنِّي أَعْلَمُ أَنَّكَ حَجَرٌ لاَ تَنْفَعُ وَلاَ تَضُرُّ وَلَوْلاَ أَنِّي رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ يُقَبِّلُكَ مَا قَبَّلْتُكَ

QUICK LESSONS:
Follow in footsteps of Prophet Muhammed, Emulate actions & words of prophet Muhammed , Take guidance from Allah's teachings .

EXPLANATIONS:
Umar was a companion of Prophet Muhammad and one day he visited the Black Stone. He knew that it had no power to benefit or harm anyone, but he still chose to kiss it because he saw that this is what his beloved prophet did. This shows us how important it is for us to follow in his footsteps and take him as an example in our lives. We should strive to emulate his actions and words as much as possible so we can become closer to Allah and live our lives according to His teachings.

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