Sunan Abu Dawud #593
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
Abdullah ibn Umar narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentioned three types of people whose prayers are not accepted by Allah. These include someone who leads a group against their will, someone who arrives late to prayer, and someone who enslaves a freed person. This highlights the importance of intention and context in prayer, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding leadership and community.
Modern Application
In contemporary life, this hadith encourages Muslims to reflect on their intentions and actions, particularly in communal settings. It serves as a reminder to approach prayer and leadership with sincerity and ethical responsibility.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it addresses the conditions affecting the acceptance of prayer.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #593 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat) and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar:.