What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1454 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr), narrated by Mu'adh al-Juhani reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "If anyone recites the Qur'an and acts according to its content, on the Day of Judgement his parents will be given to wear a crown whose light is better than the light of the sun in the dwellings of th…"

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1454

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَمْرِو بْنِ السَّرْحِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ زَبَّانَ بْنِ فَائِدٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ مُعَاذٍ الْجُهَنِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ قَرَأَ الْقُرْآنَ وَعَمِلَ بِمَا فِيهِ أُلْبِسَ وَالِدَاهُ تَاجًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ضَوْؤُهُ أَحْسَنُ مِنْ ضَوْءِ الشَّمْسِ فِي بُيُوتِ الدُّنْيَا لَوْ كَانَتْ فِيكُمْ فَمَا ظَنُّكُمْ بِالَّذِي عَمِلَ بِهَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

If anyone recites the Qur'an and acts according to its content, on the Day of Judgement his parents will be given to wear a crown whose light is better than the light of the sun in the dwellings of this world if it were among you. So what do you think of him who acts according to this ?

Narrated by Mu'adh al-Juhani reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith speaks about the immense reward for those who recite the Qur'an and act upon its teachings. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentions that if a person does so, their parents will be adorned with a crown on the Day of Judgment, whose light surpasses that of the sun. This emphasizes the significance of the Qur'an in guiding one's life and the potential blessings it can bring to one's family.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of engaging with the Qur'an, not just through recitation but by embodying its teachings in daily actions. This can inspire individuals to create a more meaningful connection with their faith and to encourage their families to do the same.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Quran because it underscores the connection between reciting the Qur'an, acting upon its guidance, and the rewards that await on the Day of Judgment.

Day of Judgment Quran