What is Sunan Abu Dawud 576 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by Jabir b. Yazid reported on the authority of his father:, states: "I said the morning prayer along with the prophet (ﷺ) at Mina. He narrated the rest of the tradition to the same effect."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

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

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Sunan Abu Dawud #576

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 ابْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ يَعْلَى بْنِ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ صَلَّيْتُ مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم الصُّبْحَ بِمِنًى بِمَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏

I said the morning prayer along with the prophet (ﷺ) at Mina. He narrated the rest of the tradition to the same effect.

Narrated by Jabir b. Yazid reported on the authority of his father:

Context

This hadith recounts an experience of Jabir b. Yazid, who prayed the morning prayer with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) at Mina. It emphasizes the significance of congregational prayer and the unity it fosters among Muslims. The act of praying together reinforces community bonds and collective worship.

Modern Application

In today's context, participating in daily prayers, especially in congregation, strengthens community ties and fosters a sense of belonging. It encourages individuals to prioritize their spiritual commitments and engage with their local Muslim community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the importance of performing the morning prayer in congregation, which is a key aspect of Islamic worship.

Prayer