Is this hadith authentic?

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 1220 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Rules of Law about the Prayer during Journey.

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1220

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1220 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Rules of Law about the Prayer during Journey), narrated by The above mentioned tradition has also been reported by 'Uqail through a different chain of narrators. He said:, states: "He would delay the evening prayer till he combined the evening and the night prayers when the twilight disappeared."

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

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ دَاوُدَ الْمَهْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي جَابِرُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ بِإِسْنَادِهِ قَالَ وَيُؤَخِّرُ الْمَغْرِبَ حَتَّى يَجْمَعَ بَيْنَهَا وَبَيْنَ الْعِشَاءِ حِينَ يَغِيبُ الشَّفَقُ ‏.‏

He would delay the evening prayer till he combined the evening and the night prayers when the twilight disappeared.

Narrated by The above mentioned tradition has also been reported by 'Uqail through a different chain of narrators. He said:

Context

This narration illustrates the practice of delaying the evening prayer until the twilight has disappeared, showcasing the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) approach to prayer timing. This reflects the flexibility and consideration within Islamic practices, allowing for adaptation based on circumstances.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages Muslims to be mindful of their prayer timings while also considering their personal circumstances. It highlights the balance between commitment to prayer and the realities of daily life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Community because it reflects the communal aspect of prayer timing and the flexibility allowed in fulfilling religious obligations.

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