What is Sunan Abu Dawud 18 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah)), narrated by Narrated A'ishah:, states: "The Apostle of Allaah ( sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam ) used to remember Allaah, the Great and Majestic, at all moments."

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 18 in the Book of Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #18

Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي زَائِدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، - يَعْنِي الْفَأْفَاءَ - عَنِ الْبَهِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَذْكُرُ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ عَلَى كُلِّ أَحْيَانِهِ ‏.‏

The Apostle of Allaah ( sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam ) used to remember Allaah, the Great and Majestic, at all moments.

Narrated by Narrated A'ishah:

Context

A'ishah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would remember Allah at all times. This hadith emphasizes the importance of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) in daily life, reflecting a continuous connection with the divine. The takeaway is the significance of incorporating remembrance into all aspects of life.

Modern Application

In everyday life, individuals can strive to remember Allah through various forms of dhikr, such as reciting phrases of praise or gratitude. This practice can foster a sense of peace and mindfulness throughout the day.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) and Spiritual Reflection because it highlights the importance of consistently remembering Allah in all moments.

Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr)Spiritual Reflection