What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1491 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr), narrated by In another version Ibn 'Abbas said:, states: "Earnest supplication should be made like this: he raised his hand and made his palms in the direction of his face."

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 1491 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr.

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1491

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

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، حَدَّثَنِي عَبَّاسُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَعْبَدِ بْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ قَالَ فِيهِ وَالاِبْتِهَالُ هَكَذَا وَرَفَعَ يَدَيْهِ وَجَعَلَ ظُهُورَهُمَا مِمَّا يَلِي وَجْهَهُ ‏.‏

Earnest supplication should be made like this: he raised his hand and made his palms in the direction of his face.

Narrated by In another version Ibn 'Abbas said:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the proper way to make earnest supplications, as demonstrated by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It highlights the importance of raising one's hands during supplication, signifying humility and earnestness in seeking Allah's help.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages Muslims to adopt the practice of raising their hands during dua, reinforcing the sincerity of their requests to Allah. It serves as a reminder to approach supplication with a humble heart and focused intention.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Seeking Refuge in Allah because it provides guidance on the physical posture and attitude during supplication.

Supplication Seeking Refuge in Allah