What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1355 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Voluntary Prayers), narrated by The above tradition has also been transmitted by Husain through a different chain of narrators in like manner. This version has the words:, states: ""And give me abundant light." Abu Dawud said: This tradition has been transmitted by Abu Khalid al-Dalani from Habib and Salamah b. Kuhail from Abu Rishdin from Ibn 'Abbas in a similar manner."

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 1355 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Voluntary Prayers.

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1355

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 وَهْبُ بْنُ بَقِيَّةَ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ حُصَيْنٍ، نَحْوَهُ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ وَأَعْظِمْ لِي نُورًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ ‏:‏ وَكَذَلِكَ قَالَ أَبُو خَالِدٍ الدَّالاَنِيُّ عَنْ حَبِيبٍ فِي هَذَا، وَكَذَلِكَ قَالَ فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ وَقَالَ سَلَمَةُ بْنُ كُهَيْلٍ عَنْ أَبِي رِشْدِينَ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ‏.‏

"And give me abundant light." Abu Dawud said: This tradition has been transmitted by Abu Khalid al-Dalani from Habib and Salamah b. Kuhail from Abu Rishdin from Ibn 'Abbas in a similar manner.

Narrated by The above tradition has also been transmitted by Husain through a different chain of narrators in like manner. This version has the words:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the importance of prayer by requesting abundant light. This reflects the spiritual significance of prayer as a source of guidance and illumination in a believer's life.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages Muslims to seek spiritual enlightenment through prayer, reminding them of the transformative power of connecting with Allah in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it underscores the significance of prayer as a means of seeking guidance and light.

Prayer