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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 1411 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Prostration while reciting the Qur'an.

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1411 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Prostration while reciting the Qur'an), narrated by Narrated Sa'id al-Khudri:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited surah Sad on the pulpit. When he reached the place of prostration (in the surah), he descended and prostrated himself and the people prostrated with him. When the ne…"

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Prostration while reciting the Qur'an

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرٌو، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْحَارِثِ - عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ عِيَاضِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سَعْدِ بْنِ أَبِي سَرْحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، أَنَّهُ قَالَ قَرَأَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ ‏{‏ ص ‏}‏ فَلَمَّا بَلَغَ السَّجْدَةَ نَزَلَ فَسَجَدَ وَسَجَدَ النَّاسُ مَعَهُ فَلَمَّا كَانَ يَوْمٌ آخَرُ قَرَأَهَا فَلَمَّا بَلَغَ السَّجْدَةَ تَشَزَّنَ النَّاسُ لِلسُّجُودِ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّمَا هِيَ تَوْبَةُ نَبِيٍّ وَلَكِنِّي رَأَيْتُكُمْ تَشَزَّنْتُمْ لِلسُّجُودِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَنَزَلَ فَسَجَدَ وَسَجَدُوا ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited surah Sad on the pulpit. When he reached the place of prostration (in the surah), he descended and prostrated himself and the people prostrated with him. When the next day came, he recited it. When he reached the place of prostration (in the surah), the people became ready for prostration. Thereupon the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: This is the repentance of a Prophet ; but I saw you being ready for prostration. So he descended and prostrated himself and the people prostrated along with him.

Narrated by Narrated Sa'id al-Khudri:

Context

Abu Sa'id al-Khudri narrates an event where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prostrated during the recitation of the Qur'an. This act signifies the importance of responding to the words of Allah with humility and reverence, demonstrating the connection between worship and the Qur'an.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to engage with the Qur'an meaningfully, responding to its teachings with humility and devotion. It serves as a reminder of the significance of prostration in worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Prostration (Sujud) because it highlights the act of prostration during Qur'anic recitation, emphasizing the reverence due to the words of Allah.

Quran Prostration (Sujud)