What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3992 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Dialects and Readings of the Qur'an (Kitab Al-Huruf Wa Al-Qira'at)), narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:, states: "I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) read: "(There is for him) Rest and satisfaction" (faruhun wa rayhan)."

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 3992 in the Book of Dialects and Readings of the Qur'an (Kitab Al-Huruf Wa Al-Qira'at).

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Dialects and Readings of the Qur'an (Kitab Al-Huruf Wa Al-Qira'at)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ مُوسَى النَّحْوِيُّ، عَنْ بُدَيْلِ بْنِ مَيْسَرَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله تعالى عنها - قَالَتْ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقْرَؤُهَا ‏{‏ فَرُوحٌ وَرَيْحَانٌ ‏}‏ ‏.‏

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) read: "(There is for him) Rest and satisfaction" (faruhun wa rayhan).

Narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:

Context

In this hadith, Aisha, the Mother of the Believers, recounts hearing the Prophet (ﷺ) recite a verse that speaks of rest and satisfaction. This moment reflects the spiritual and emotional comfort provided by the Quran, emphasizing the significance of divine revelation in the lives of believers and the peace it brings.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking solace and guidance from the Quran during challenging times. Many find comfort in its verses, using them as a source of strength and reflection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it highlights the significance of the Quran as a source of comfort and guidance for believers.

Quran Divine Revelation