Sunan Abu Dawud #127

Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah)
Shadh 'anha

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَقِيلٍ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ يُغَيِّرُ بَعْضَ مَعَانِي بِشْرٍ قَالَ فِيهِ وَتَمَضْمَضَ وَاسْتَنْثَرَ ثَلاَثًا ‏.‏
He rinsed his mouth three times and snuffed up water three times.
Narrated by Ibn ‘Uqail reported this tradition with a slight change of wording. In his tradition he said:

Context

This hadith describes the practice of rinsing the mouth and snuffing up water in the nose three times during wudu. It emphasizes the significance of thoroughness in purification rituals, which are essential for preparing oneself for prayer. This practice reflects the attention to detail that is encouraged in Islamic rituals.

Modern Application

When performing wudu, taking the time to rinse the mouth and clean the nose properly can enhance the spiritual experience of preparing for prayer. This thoroughness not only ensures physical cleanliness but also symbolizes a deeper commitment to spiritual readiness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it outlines specific actions that are part of the ablution process, highlighting their importance in achieving purity before prayer.

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This hadith is #127 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah). It is graded Shadh 'anha and narrated by Ibn ‘Uqail reported this tradition with a slight change of wording. In his tradition he said:.

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