What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4009 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 'Aishah:, states: "The revelation came down to Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he recited to is: "A surah which We have sent down and which We have ordained (faradnaha)" Abu Dawud said: The letter ra (r) is the word faradn…"

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 4009 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 مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ نَزَلَ الْوَحْىُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَرَأَ عَلَيْنَا ‏{‏ سُورَةٌ أَنْزَلْنَاهَا وَفَرَضْنَاهَا ‏}‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ يَعْنِي مُخَفَّفَةً حَتَّى أَتَى عَلَى هَذِهِ الآيَاتِ ‏.‏

The revelation came down to Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he recited to is: "A surah which We have sent down and which We have ordained (faradnaha)" Abu Dawud said: The letter ra (r) is the word faradnaha has short vowel a (with out doubling of consonant r), and then he reached the verses after this verse.

Narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:

Context

This hadith recounts the moment of divine revelation to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), where he recited a specific surah that had been sent down to him. It underscores the significance of revelation in shaping Islamic teachings and the role of the Prophet as a messenger of God's words.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this highlights the importance of engaging with the Quran and seeking knowledge. Regularly reading and reflecting on the Quran can deepen one's understanding of faith and provide guidance in daily decisions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Revelation because it illustrates the moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) received divine guidance, showcasing the importance of revelation in Islam.

Divine Revelation