Shaddad ibn Aws () was a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a narrator of hadith. He is known for his narrations of hadiths regarding good deeds, morals and al-Sham. He is also known for his own statements which provide some guidance.
His grave is in the Bab al-Rahma Cemetery, Jerusalem, as is Ubadah ibn al-Samit's.
Some famous hadiths has been reported by him regarding good deeds, for example, Shaddad ibn Aws reported: The Messenger of Allah said, <blockquote>âÂÂA wise man is the one who calls himself to account (and refrains from doing evil deeds) and does noble deeds to benefit him after death; and the foolish person is the one who subdues himself to his temptations and desires and seeks from Allah the fulfillment of his vain desiresâÂÂ.</blockquote>
Likewise, he is also famous for reporting hadith regarding al-Sham, for example, Shaddad ibn Aws reported: The Messenger of Allah said, <blockquote>"Al-Sham will be conquered and al-Quds (Jerusalem) will be conquered, and you or your sons will be imams there, if Allah will".</blockquote> â Tabarani