What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1105 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by 'Umarah b. Ruwaibah said that he saw Bishr b. Marwan (on the pulpit) praying on Friday (by raising his hands). 'Umarah said:, states: "May Allah reject these hands! I have seen the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on the pulpit gesturing no more than this pointing with his forefinger."

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1105 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زَائِدَةُ، عَنْ حُصَيْنِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ رَأَى عُمَارَةُ بْنُ رُؤَيْبَةَ بِشْرَ بْنَ مَرْوَانَ وَهُوَ يَدْعُو فِي يَوْمِ جُمُعَةٍ فَقَالَ عُمَارَةُ قَبَّحَ اللَّهُ هَاتَيْنِ الْيَدَيْنِ ‏.‏ قَالَ زَائِدَةُ قَالَ حُصَيْنٌ حَدَّثَنِي عُمَارَةُ قَالَ لَقَدْ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ مَا يَزِيدُ عَلَى هَذِهِ يَعْنِي السَّبَّابَةَ الَّتِي تَلِي الإِبْهَامَ ‏.‏

May Allah reject these hands! I have seen the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on the pulpit gesturing no more than this pointing with his forefinger.

Narrated by 'Umarah b. Ruwaibah said that he saw Bishr b. Marwan (on the pulpit) praying on Friday (by raising his hands). 'Umarah said:

Context

In this hadith, 'Umarah b. Ruwaibah observes Bishr b. Marwan raising his hands while praying on Friday. Disturbed by this, he recalls that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) only gestured with his forefinger while on the pulpit. This highlights the importance of adhering to the Prophet's practices in worship, particularly during significant occasions like Friday prayers.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us to follow the established practices in our prayers, especially during communal gatherings like Friday prayers. By maintaining the simplicity and humility exemplified by the Prophet (ﷺ), we can enhance our focus and devotion during worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it emphasizes the importance of following the Prophet's (ﷺ) example in prayer during significant occasions.

Prophetic Conduct Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)

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If you should raise your hand against me to kill me - I shall not raise my hand against you to kill you. Indeed, I fear Allah, Lord of the worlds.

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But they will never wish for it, ever, because of what their hands have put forth. And Allah is Knowing of the wrongdoers.

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There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion. The right course has become clear from the wrong. So whoever disbelieves in Taghut and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold with no break in it. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.

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This hadith is #1105 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat) and narrated by 'Umarah b. Ruwaibah said that he saw Bishr b. Marwan (on the pulpit) praying on Friday (by raising his hands). 'Umarah said:.

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