Sunan Abu Dawud #1086

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْلَى بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، سَمِعْتُ إِيَاسَ بْنَ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ الأَكْوَعِ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كُنَّا نُصَلِّي مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم الْجُمُعَةَ ثُمَّ نَنْصَرِفُ وَلَيْسَ لِلْحِيطَانِ فَىْءٌ ‏.‏
We used to offer the Friday prayer along with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and return (to our homes) while no shade of the walls was seen (at that time).
Narrated by Salamah b. al-Akwa' reported on the authority of his father:

Context

This narration describes how the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would attend Friday prayers and return home without shade, highlighting their commitment to worship despite the conditions. It reflects the early Muslims' dedication to their faith and community.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims prioritize attending Friday prayers, often facing various challenges to do so. This dedication fosters a sense of community and reinforces their spiritual commitments.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it emphasizes the importance of attending Friday prayers and the commitment of the early Muslim community.

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This hadith is #1086 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Salamah b. al-Akwa' reported on the authority of his father:.

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