Narrated Muadh ibn Anas al-Juhani: I fought along with the Prophet ﷺ in such and such battles. The people occupied much space and encroached on the road. The Prophet ﷺ sent an announcer to announce among the people: Those who occupy much space or encroach on the road will not be credited with jihad.
Hadith Referenceسنن ابي داود / كتاب الجهاد / 2629
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:حسن | زبیر علی زئی:حسن, مشكوة المصابيح (3920), إسماعيل بن عياش صرح بالسماع عند أبي يعلٰي الموصلي (1483)
Hadith Takhrij« تفرد بہ أبوداود، (تحفة الأشراف: 11303)، وقد أخرجہ: مسند احمد (3/441) (حسن) »
Brief Explanation
1؎: That is, without necessity, they occupied more space while sitting and thereby narrowed the way for others.
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
Benefits and Issues: ➊ In all matters of life, it is obligatory to deal with goodness towards the Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), as well as towards ordinary Muslims, companions, and associates.
➋ Due to neglecting clear fundamental matters, even great acts of righteousness become insignificant. Especially, not fulfilling the rights of the road is a very grave offense.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 2629