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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1004 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1004 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by Ibn Abbas said :, states: "To raise the voice for making the mention of Allah after the people had finished their obligatory prayer was for in vogue the time of the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him). Ibn ‘Abbas said…"

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ مُوسَى الْبَلْخِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ، أَنَّ أَبَا مَعْبَدٍ، مَوْلَى ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ رَفْعَ الصَّوْتِ لِلذِّكْرِ حِينَ يَنْصَرِفُ النَّاسُ مِنَ الْمَكْتُوبَةِ كَانَ ذَلِكَ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَنَّ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ قَالَ كُنْتُ أَعْلَمُ إِذَا انْصَرَفُوا بِذَلِكَ وَأَسْمَعُهُ ‏.‏

To raise the voice for making the mention of Allah after the people had finished their obligatory prayer was for in vogue the time of the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him). Ibn ‘Abbas said : I used to know by it when they finished the prayer and would listen to it (making the mention of Allah).

Narrated by Ibn Abbas said :

Context

Ibn Abbas reports that the practice of raising one's voice in remembrance of Allah after obligatory prayers was established during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This act served as a communal signal for the congregation, indicating the conclusion of the prayer and the transition to dhikr (remembrance).

Modern Application

In modern mosques, the practice of making dhikr aloud after prayers can foster a sense of community and collective worship. It serves as a reminder for individuals to engage in remembrance of Allah together, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) because it emphasizes the communal aspect of dhikr following the obligatory prayers.

Prayer Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr)