Sunan Abu Dawud #2775

Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مَخْلَدُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، بَكَّارِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ كَانَ إِذَا جَاءَهُ أَمْرُ سُرُورٍ أَوْ بُشِّرَ بِهِ خَرَّ سَاجِدًا شَاكِرًا لِلَّهِ ‏.‏
When anything came to the Prophet (ﷺ) which caused pleasure (or, by which he was made glad), he prostrated himself in gratitude to Allah.
Narrated by Narrated AbuBakrah:

Context

This hadith describes how the Prophet (ﷺ) expressed gratitude through prostration when receiving good news. This act of prostration signifies deep appreciation and acknowledgment of Allah's blessings. It serves as a model for believers on how to respond to joyful events with humility and gratitude.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages individuals to express gratitude for their blessings, whether big or small. Simple acts of thankfulness can enhance one's spiritual well-being and foster a positive mindset.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Gratitude and Prostration (Sujud) because it illustrates the Prophet's practice of showing gratitude through physical acts of worship.

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And to Allah prostrates whoever is within the heavens and the earth, willingly or by compulsion, and their shadows [as well] in the mornings and the afternoons.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #2775 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbuBakrah:.

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