Sunan Abu Dawud #4046
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) forbids the recitation of the Qur'an during the acts of bowing (ruku) and prostration (sujud) in prayer. This guidance highlights the importance of maintaining focus and reverence during these critical moments of worship, ensuring that the prayer is performed with the appropriate level of respect and concentration.
Modern Application
Today, this principle reminds Muslims to maintain mindfulness during prayer. It encourages worshippers to fully engage in their prayers, avoiding distractions and ensuring that their focus remains on their connection with Allah during these sacred acts.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it provides specific guidance on how to conduct oneself during prayer, reflecting the Prophet's (ﷺ) teachings on proper worship.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #4046 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas). It is graded Hasan and narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by 'Ali b. Abi Talib from the Prophet (ﷺ) through a different chain of narrators. This version has:.