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

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 530 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 530 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Mu'minin:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught me to say when the adhan for the sunset prayer was called; "O Allah, this is the time when Thy night comes on, Thy day retires, and the voices of Thy summoners are he…"

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 مُؤَمَّلُ بْنُ إِهَابٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ الْعَدَنِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ مَعْنٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمَسْعُودِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، مَوْلَى أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ، قَالَتْ عَلَّمَنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ أَقُولَ عِنْدَ أَذَانِ الْمَغْرِبِ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّ هَذَا إِقْبَالُ لَيْلِكَ وَإِدْبَارُ نَهَارِكَ وَأَصْوَاتُ دُعَاتِكَ فَاغْفِرْ لِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught me to say when the adhan for the sunset prayer was called; "O Allah, this is the time when Thy night comes on, Thy day retires, and the voices of Thy summoners are heard, so forgive me."

Narrated by Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Mu'minin:

Context

Umm Salamah narrates a hadith where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) taught her a supplication to recite at the time of the Maghrib adhan. This moment signifies the transition from day to night and emphasizes the importance of seeking forgiveness during this time. The hadith reflects the significance of supplication in daily life.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, making dua at the time of Maghrib can serve as a reminder to pause and reflect on our day. It encourages us to seek forgiveness and express gratitude, fostering a deeper connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Supplication because it emphasizes the practice of making dua during a specific prayer time.

Prayer Supplication