Sunan Abu Dawud #417

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، عَنْ صَفْوَانَ بْنِ عِيسَى، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي عُبَيْدٍ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ الأَكْوَعِ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُصَلِّي الْمَغْرِبَ سَاعَةَ تَغْرُبُ الشَّمْسُ إِذَا غَابَ حَاجِبُهَا ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say the Maghrib prayer immediately after the sun had set when its upper side would disappear.
Narrated by Salamah b. al-Akwa' said:

Context

This hadith describes the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performing the Maghrib prayer immediately after sunset. This illustrates the importance of adhering to the prescribed times for prayers and reflects the Prophet's commitment to timely worship.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to prioritize their prayers and perform them promptly. It encourages individuals to be disciplined in their worship, ensuring they fulfill their religious obligations on time.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the importance of performing the Maghrib prayer at its designated time as practiced by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #417 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Salamah b. al-Akwa' said:.

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