What is Sunan Abu Dawud 415 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by Al-Awza'i said:, states: "Delaying the 'Asr prayer means that the sunshine becomes yellow on the earth."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if Maqtu'. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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 415 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #415

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)

Da'if Maqtu'

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

حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، قَالَ قَالَ أَبُو عَمْرٍو يَعْنِي الأَوْزَاعِيَّ وَذَلِكَ أَنْ تَرَى، مَا عَلَى الأَرْضِ مِنَ الشَّمْسِ صَفْرَاءَ ‏.‏

Delaying the 'Asr prayer means that the sunshine becomes yellow on the earth.

Narrated by Al-Awza'i said:

Context

This hadith warns against delaying the 'Asr prayer until the sun turns yellow. It reflects the significance of timely prayer in Islam and the consequences of neglecting it. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the importance of performing prayers within their designated times, which is a fundamental aspect of Islamic practice.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages us to prioritize our prayers and manage our time effectively. By being mindful of prayer times, we can cultivate a disciplined routine that aligns with our spiritual commitments.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it underscores the importance of performing prayers at their prescribed times, which is essential for maintaining a strong connection with Allah.

Prayer