What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1319 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Voluntary Prayers), narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:, states: "When he was with me he would sleep at dawn. By this she referred to the Prophet (ﷺ)."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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 1319 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Voluntary Prayers.

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1319

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Voluntary Prayers

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو تَوْبَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ ‏:‏ مَا أَلْفَاهُ السَّحَرُ عِنْدِي إِلاَّ نَائِمًا، تَعْنِي النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

When he was with me he would sleep at dawn. By this she referred to the Prophet (ﷺ).

Narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:

Context

In this hadith narrated by 'Aishah, she reflects on the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) habits, specifically mentioning that he would often be found sleeping at dawn. This highlights the Prophet's human side and his need for rest, even as he fulfilled his responsibilities as a leader and messenger. It serves as a reminder of the balance between duty and self-care.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, it's essential to recognize the importance of rest and self-care. Just as the Prophet (ﷺ) took time to rest, we too should prioritize our well-being to maintain our productivity and mental health.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the personal experiences of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as shared by a reliable narrator.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith