Topic: The Prohibition of Isbal (dragging the garment) out of Pride. Hadith Number: Abu Dawood 4131.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "The part of an Izar (lower garment) which hangs below the ankles is in the Fire. The one who lets his garment drag out of pride, Allah will not look at him on the Day of Resurrection." (Sunan Abu Dawood 4131, Sahih according to Al-Albani)

Censuring Innovation: When a man nearby suggests the death is not a tragedy, Al-Miqdam defends Al-Hasan’s status, citing how the Prophet used to seat Al-Hasan in his lap. Following this, Al-Miqdam confronts Mu'awiyah about the presence of forbidden items in his household.

References for Further Study

However, the specific issue regarding "Abu Dawud 4131 fixed" usually refers to a textual error found in some editions regarding the wording of the Earth's nature, or a misunderstanding of the metaphorical language used.

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Al-Miqdam then states, "I swear by Allah, I saw all this in your house, O Mu'awiyah". Mu'awiyah's Response:

Accountability of Leadership: The hadith is often cited to illustrate the tradition of "commanding good and forbidding evil," where a companion holds a leader accountable to the Sunnah regardless of their status.

The Problem: The "Flat Earth" Narration

To understand why "fixing" or correcting this Hadith is necessary, one must first understand the text as it appeared in many older printed editions and translations.