Sunan Abu Dawud #1512

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَمْرَو بْنَ مُرَّةَ، بِإِسْنَادِهِ وَمَعْنَاهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ وَيَسِّرِ الْهُدَى إِلَىَّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَقُلْ ‏"‏ هُدَاىَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ سَمِعَ سُفْيَانُ مِنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ قَالُوا ثَمَانِيَةَ عَشَرَ حَدِيثًا ‏.‏
"And make right guidance easy for me." The narrator did not say: "my right guidance". Abu Dawud said: Sufyan heard eighteen traditions from 'Amr b. Murrah.
Narrated by The aforesaid tradition has also been transmitted by 'Amr b. Murrah through a different chain of narrators to the same effect. This version adds:

Context

This narration reflects a moment of guidance where the phrase 'And make right guidance easy for me' is mentioned. The context suggests a request for divine assistance in following the right path. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is not directly quoted here, but the emphasis on guidance signifies the importance of seeking help in matters of faith and practice.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, individuals often seek clarity and ease in their spiritual journeys. This hadith encourages Muslims to actively seek guidance from Allah in their daily decisions and actions, reinforcing the idea that divine assistance is crucial in navigating life's challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it discusses the transmission of a significant phrase related to guidance.

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This hadith is #1512 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr. It is graded Da'if and narrated by The aforesaid tradition has also been transmitted by 'Amr b. Murrah through a different chain of narrators to the same effect. This version adds:.

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