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Sunan Abu Dawud #5057

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)
Sahih li ghairih

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

حَدَّثَنَا النُّفَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ فَرْوَةَ بْنِ نَوْفَلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لِنَوْفَلٍ ‏"‏ اقْرَأْ ‏{‏ قُلْ يَا أَيُّهَا الْكَافِرُونَ ‏}‏ ثُمَّ نَمْ عَلَى خَاتِمَتِهَا فَإِنَّهَا بَرَاءَةٌ مِنَ الشِّرْكِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Recite (the Surah) 'Say, O you disbelievers!' and then go to sleep at its end, for it is a declaration of freedom from polytheism.
Narrated by Farwah b. Nawfal quoted his father as saying that the Prophet (ﷺ) said to Nawfal (his father):

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed Nawfal to recite a specific Surah from the Quran before sleeping, indicating its significance as a declaration of freedom from polytheism. This highlights the importance of the Quran in daily life and the spiritual benefits of its recitation.

Modern Application

In our daily routines, this hadith encourages us to incorporate Quranic recitation into our lives, particularly before sleep. Such practices can enhance our spiritual connection and provide comfort and guidance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Prophetic Teachings because it emphasizes the importance of the Quran in daily practice and the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

QuranProphetic Teachings

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #5057 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih li ghairih and narrated by Farwah b. Nawfal quoted his father as saying that the Prophet (ﷺ) said to Nawfal (his father):.

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