Sunan Abu Dawud #1096

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كَامِلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ سِمَاكِ بْنِ حَرْبٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَخْطُبُ قَائِمًا ثُمَّ يَقْعُدُ قَعْدَةً لاَ يَتَكَلَّمُ ‏.‏ وَسَاقَ الْحَدِيثَ ‏.‏
I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) would deliver the sermon standing, then sit down without saying anything. The narrator then reported the tradition in full.
Narrated by Jabir b. Samurah said:

Context

In this narration, Jabir b. Samurah describes witnessing the Prophet (ﷺ) delivering a sermon while standing and then sitting in silence. This practice reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) unique approach to engaging the community during Friday prayers, emphasizing the importance of both speech and silence.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the balance between speaking and listening in religious gatherings today. It encourages individuals to be attentive during sermons and to reflect on the messages conveyed.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) method of delivering sermons, highlighting the significance of both verbal and non-verbal communication in worship.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #1096 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat) and narrated by Jabir b. Samurah said:.

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