Sunan Abu Dawud #1495

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 عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ خَالِدٍ الرَّقِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ حُبَابٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكُ بْنُ مِغْوَلٍ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ قَالَ فِيهِ ‏ "‏ لَقَدْ سَأَلْتَ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ بِاسْمِهِ الأَعْظَمِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"He has asked Allah using His Greatest Name."
Narrated by The aforesaid tradition has been transmitted through a different chain of narrators by Malik b. Mighwal. This verso adds:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is noted for having invoked Allah using His Greatest Name. This emphasizes the significance of understanding and utilizing the attributes of Allah in supplication. The takeaway is the importance of sincerity and knowledge in one's prayers, as invoking Allah's names can enhance the spiritual connection during supplication.

Modern Application

In today's context, individuals can reflect on the names of Allah when making personal prayers or requests. By understanding and using these names, believers can deepen their spiritual practice and enhance their connection with Allah during moments of need or gratitude.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of the chain of narrators in conveying the message accurately.

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This hadith is #1495 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr. It is graded Sahih and narrated by The aforesaid tradition has been transmitted through a different chain of narrators by Malik b. Mighwal. This verso adds:.

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