Sunan Abu Dawud #406

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)
Sahih Maqtu'

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

حَدَّثَنَا يُوسُفُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ خَيْثَمَةَ، قَالَ حَيَاتُهَا أَنْ تَجِدَ، حَرَّهَا ‏.‏
By the life of the sun is meant that you may find heat in it.
Narrated by Khaythamah said:

Context

This hadith discusses the phrase 'by the life of the sun,' indicating that it refers to the heat found in sunlight. The context emphasizes the importance of understanding expressions and their meanings in communication, particularly in the transmission of knowledge.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle encourages individuals to be mindful of language and expressions, ensuring clarity and understanding in communication. It highlights the importance of context in conveying messages effectively.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it pertains to the understanding and interpretation of expressions used in hadith.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #406 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih Maqtu' and narrated by Khaythamah said:.

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