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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1121 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1121 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by Narrated Anas ibn Malik:, states: "I saw the Apostle (ﷺ) would descend from the pulpit and a man stop him for his need. He would remain standing with him until his need was fulfilled. Then he would stand and pray. Abu Dawud said: T…"

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 مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، - هُوَ ابْنُ حَازِمٍ لاَ أَدْرِي كَيْفَ قَالَهُ مُسْلِمٌ أَوْ لاَ - عَنْ ثَابِتٍ عَنْ أَنَسٍ قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَنْزِلُ مِنَ الْمِنْبَرِ فَيَعْرِضُ لَهُ الرَّجُلُ فِي الْحَاجَةِ فَيَقُومُ مَعَهُ حَتَّى يَقْضِيَ حَاجَتَهُ ثُمَّ يَقُومُ فَيُصَلِّي ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ الْحَدِيثُ لَيْسَ بِمَعْرُوفٍ عَنْ ثَابِتٍ هُوَ مِمَّا تَفَرَّدَ بِهِ جَرِيرُ بْنُ حَازِمٍ ‏.‏

I saw the Apostle (ﷺ) would descend from the pulpit and a man stop him for his need. He would remain standing with him until his need was fulfilled. Then he would stand and pray. Abu Dawud said: This tradition is not well known from the narrator Thabit. Jarir b. Hazim is the only narrator of this tradition.

Narrated by Narrated Anas ibn Malik:

Context

Anas ibn Malik narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would assist those in need even during his sermons. This behavior exemplifies the importance of addressing community needs and being present for others.

Modern Application

In our daily interactions, this hadith encourages us to be attentive to the needs of others, even when we are engaged in our own activities. It promotes a culture of support and compassion within communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Hospitality in Islam because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) commitment to serving his community and addressing their needs.

Prophetic Conduct Hospitality in Islam