Sunan Abu Dawud #655
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Abu Hurairah reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed that when one removes their sandals during prayer, they should not harm others with them. Instead, they should either place the sandals between their feet or pray while wearing them. This emphasizes the importance of maintaining respect and consideration for others in communal worship settings.
Modern Application
In daily salah, individuals can apply this principle by being mindful of their surroundings and ensuring that their belongings do not disrupt others. This could mean placing shoes neatly aside or wearing them if they might cause inconvenience to fellow worshippers.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the etiquette of prayer and the proper handling of personal items during worship.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #655 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:.