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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 468 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #468

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 468 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by This tradition has been narrated by Abu Qatadah through a different chain of transmitters to the same effect from the prophet (ﷺ). This version adds:, states: "then he may remain sitting (after praying two RAKAHS) or may go for his work."

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Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ بْنُ زِيَادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عُمَيْسٍ، عُتْبَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ عَنْ عَامِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ رَجُلٍ، مِنْ بَنِي زُرَيْقٍ عَنْ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِنَحْوِهِ زَادَ ‏ "‏ ثُمَّ لْيَقْعُدْ بَعْدُ إِنْ شَاءَ أَوْ لِيَذْهَبْ لِحَاجَتِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

then he may remain sitting (after praying two RAKAHS) or may go for his work.

Narrated by This tradition has been narrated by Abu Qatadah through a different chain of transmitters to the same effect from the prophet (ﷺ). This version adds:

Context

This hadith discusses the actions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the completion of prayers. It mentions that after praying two rak'ahs, one may choose to remain seated or attend to their needs. This highlights the flexibility and personal choice in the practice of prayer.

Modern Application

In daily salah, this principle encourages individuals to listen to their bodies and needs after prayer. It acknowledges that worship can be integrated with daily life, allowing for personal comfort while maintaining spiritual obligations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it provides guidance on the actions following the completion of prayer.

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