What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1317 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Voluntary Prayers), narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:, states: "Allah, the Exalted, would awaken the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) at night. When the dawn came, he would his finish daily round of recital."

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 1317 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Voluntary Prayers.

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1317

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Voluntary Prayers

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ الْكُوفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ إِنْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَيُوقِظُهُ اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ بِاللَّيْلِ فَمَا يَجِيءُ السَّحَرُ حَتَّى يَفْرُغَ مِنْ حِزْبِهِ ‏.‏

Allah, the Exalted, would awaken the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) at night. When the dawn came, he would his finish daily round of recital.

Narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:

Context

In this narration, Aisha describes how Allah would awaken the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) at night for prayer. He would complete his nightly recitation before dawn, showcasing his dedication to worship and the importance of night prayers in Islam. This practice reflects the Prophet's commitment to spiritual growth and connection with Allah.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages Muslims to engage in night prayers (Tahajjud), especially during the last third of the night, as it is a time of closeness to Allah. Many strive to incorporate this practice into their nightly routines for spiritual benefit.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Night Prayer (Tahajjud) because it highlights the significance of nightly worship and the Prophet's dedication to recitation and prayer during the night.

Prayer Night Prayer (Tahajjud)