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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1214 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Rules of Law about the Prayer during Journey.

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1214 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Rules of Law about the Prayer during Journey), narrated by This tradition has also been transmitted by Ibrahim b. Musa al-Razi, from 'Isa, on the authority of Ibn Jabir to the same effect. Abu Dawud said:, states: "'Abd Allah b. al-'Ala' narrated on the authority of Nafi' saying: When the twilight was about to disappear, he alighted and combined both (the prayers)."

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Rules of Law about the Prayer during Journey

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مُوسَى الرَّازِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى، عَنِ ابْنِ جَابِرٍ، بِهَذَا الْمَعْنَى ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ وَرَوَاهُ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ عَنْ نَافِعٍ، قَالَ حَتَّى إِذَا كَانَ عِنْدَ ذَهَابِ الشَّفَقِ نَزَلَ فَجَمَعَ بَيْنَهُمَا ‏.‏

'Abd Allah b. al-'Ala' narrated on the authority of Nafi' saying: When the twilight was about to disappear, he alighted and combined both (the prayers).

Narrated by This tradition has also been transmitted by Ibrahim b. Musa al-Razi, from 'Isa, on the authority of Ibn Jabir to the same effect. Abu Dawud said:

Context

This narration discusses the combining of prayers at the time of twilight. It reflects the flexibility within Islamic practices, allowing for adjustments based on circumstances, which is an important aspect of community worship.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, the ability to adapt and combine responsibilities, such as prayers or work tasks, can lead to greater efficiency and spiritual fulfillment. It encourages individuals to find balance in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Community because it illustrates the communal aspect of prayer and the flexibility allowed in worship practices.

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