Sunan Abu Dawud #1035
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) leads the prayer but forgets to sit after two rak'ahs, prompting the congregation to follow him. After completing the prayer, he performs two prostrations before the salutation. This incident illustrates the Prophet's practice of correcting mistakes in prayer and the importance of following the correct procedure.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages worshippers to be aware of their actions during prayer and to correct any mistakes humbly. It also reminds us that errors can happen, and it is acceptable to rectify them without embarrassment, fostering a supportive atmosphere in communal worship.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the significance of maintaining the correct practices in prayer and the Prophet's method of addressing mistakes.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #1035 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Buhaynah:.