Sunan Abu Dawud #408

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)
Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْعَنْبَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ أَبِي الْوَزِيرِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ الْيَمَامِيُّ، حَدَّثَنِي يَزِيدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَلِيِّ بْنِ شَيْبَانَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، عَلِيِّ بْنِ شَيْبَانَ قَالَ قَدِمْنَا عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم الْمَدِينَةَ فَكَانَ يُؤَخِّرُ الْعَصْرَ مَا دَامَتِ الشَّمْسُ بَيْضَاءَ نَقِيَّةً ‏.‏
We came upon the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in Medina. He would postpone the afternoon prayer as long as the sun remained white and clear.
Narrated by Narrated Ali ibn Shayban:

Context

This hadith describes how the Prophet (ﷺ) would delay the afternoon prayer as long as the sun remained bright and clear. This practice illustrates the Prophet's approach to prayer timing, emphasizing flexibility and consideration of natural conditions.

Modern Application

In today's context, Muslims can reflect on the importance of timing their prayers according to the environment. Being mindful of the conditions can enhance the spiritual experience and connection during daily salah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) practice of timing prayers based on environmental conditions.

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This hadith is #408 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Ali ibn Shayban:.

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