Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1151 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1151

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1151 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by The above mentioned tradition has also been narrated by Ibn Shihab through a different chain of transmitters to the same effect. This version adds:, states: ""Except the two takers pronounced at the time of the bowing.""

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 ابْنُ السَّرْحِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ لَهِيعَةَ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، بِإِسْنَادِهِ وَمَعْنَاهُ قَالَ سِوَى تَكْبِيرَتَىِ الرُّكُوعِ ‏.‏

"Except the two takers pronounced at the time of the bowing."

Narrated by The above mentioned tradition has also been narrated by Ibn Shihab through a different chain of transmitters to the same effect. This version adds:

Context

This hadith discusses the specific actions during prayer, particularly the two takbirs pronounced at the time of bowing. It emphasizes the significance of maintaining the prescribed actions in prayer as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The focus here is on the proper execution of prayer rituals.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, this hadith reminds Muslims to pay attention to the details of their prayers, ensuring they perform each action correctly. This attention to detail can enhance one's spiritual experience during daily prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it addresses specific actions that should be observed during the prayer ritual.

Prayer