What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1466 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr), narrated by Qatadah said:, states: "I asked Anas about the recitation of the Qur'an by the Prophet (ﷺ). He said: He used to express all the long accents clearly."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 1466 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr.

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

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ أَنَسًا عَنْ قِرَاءَةِ النَّبِيِّ، صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ كَانَ يَمُدُّ مَدًّا ‏.‏

I asked Anas about the recitation of the Qur'an by the Prophet (ﷺ). He said: He used to express all the long accents clearly.

Narrated by Qatadah said:

Context

In this narration, Qatadah inquires about the recitation style of the Qur'an by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Anas responds that the Prophet used to articulate the long accents clearly. This highlights the significance of proper recitation and the beauty of the Qur'an's phonetics.

Modern Application

Today, the emphasis on clear recitation of the Qur'an can inspire individuals to improve their reading skills. This practice not only enhances understanding but also deepens the appreciation for the Qur'an's linguistic beauty.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran because it underscores the importance of clear and proper recitation of the Qur'an.

Quran