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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 1123 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1123 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by Al-Nu'man b. Bashir said:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite at the two 'Ids (festivals) and on Friday, "Glorify the name of your most high Lord." (87) and "Has the story of the overwhelming reached you?" (88) He said:…"

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْمُنْتَشِرِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ سَالِمٍ، عَنِ النُّعْمَانِ بْنِ بَشِيرٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقْرَأُ فِي الْعِيدَيْنِ وَيَوْمِ الْجُمُعَةِ بِـ ‏{‏ سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ الأَعْلَى ‏}‏ وَ ‏{‏ هَلْ أَتَاكَ حَدِيثُ الْغَاشِيَةِ ‏}‏ قَالَ وَرُبَّمَا اجْتَمَعَا فِي يَوْمٍ وَاحِدٍ فَقَرَأَ بِهِمَا ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite at the two 'Ids (festivals) and on Friday, "Glorify the name of your most high Lord." (87) and "Has the story of the overwhelming reached you?" (88) He said: When a festival ('Id) and a Friday coincided, he recited them both (at the two prayers).

Narrated by Al-Nu'man b. Bashir said:

Context

In this hadith, Al-Nu'man b. Bashir narrates how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would recite specific verses during the prayers of the two 'Ids and on Fridays. He recited 'Glorify the name of your most high Lord' and 'Has the story of the overwhelming reached you?' on these occasions. This practice highlights the importance of these prayers and the specific recitations associated with them.

Modern Application

During Eid prayers, many Muslims gather to celebrate and perform the special prayers together. The recitation of these specific verses serves as a reminder of the significance of worship and community during festive occasions, reinforcing the bond among attendees.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it emphasizes the specific recitations performed during the important communal prayers on Fridays and during the Eid celebrations.

Prayer Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)