Sunan Abu Dawud #387

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عَائِذٍ - حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ حَمْزَةَ - عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْوَلِيدِ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَيْضًا، سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ عَنِ الْقَعْقَاعِ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏
'Aishah reported a similar tradition from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).

Context

This hadith is a narration from 'Aishah, which conveys a similar message as other hadiths regarding the importance of purification and spiritual cleanliness. It emphasizes that the act of wudu is not just a physical cleansing but also a spiritual preparation for prayer. The Prophet (ﷺ) stressed the significance of maintaining spiritual purity.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds us to approach our prayers with a clean heart and mind. Engaging in acts of purification, both physical and spiritual, can enhance our focus and connection during daily prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Purity and Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it underscores the importance of being spiritually and physically prepared for prayer.

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This hadith is #387 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah). It is graded Sahih.

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