Sunan Abu Dawud #1090

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 هَنَّادُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ إِسْحَاقَ - عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنِ السَّائِبِ، قَالَ لَمْ يَكُنْ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِلاَّ مُؤَذِّنٌ وَاحِدٌ بِلاَلٌ ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ مَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏
There was no other mu'adhdhin (pronouncer) of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) except Bilal. The narrator then reported the tradition to the same effect.
Narrated by Sa'ib said:

Context

Sa'ib reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) had only one mu'adhdhin, Bilal, highlighting the significance of this role in the community. This reflects the importance of having dedicated individuals for leading calls to prayer.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, the role of the mu'adhdhin remains vital in fostering a sense of community and reminding individuals of their spiritual obligations. It emphasizes the importance of dedicated roles within religious practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the unique role of Bilal as the sole mu'adhdhin for the Prophet (ﷺ), emphasizing the importance of dedicated service in the community.

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This hadith is #1090 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Sa'ib said:.

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