#672

Sunan Abu Dawud

Sunan Abu Dawud #672

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 بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ ثَوْبَانَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عَمِّي، عُمَارَةُ بْنُ ثَوْبَانَ عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ خِيَارُكُمْ أَلْيَنُكُمْ مَنَاكِبَ فِي الصَّلاَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ جَعْفَرُ بْنُ يَحْيَى مِنْ أَهْلِ مَكَّةَ ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: The best of you are those whose shoulders are soft in prayer.

Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that the best among people are those who are gentle in their prayer. This highlights the significance of humility and softness in worship, promoting a sense of community and compassion among believers.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in daily prayers by fostering an attitude of kindness and gentleness towards others, both in and out of the prayer space. It encourages a supportive and nurturing environment within the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Community because it emphasizes the qualities that enhance communal worship and interpersonal relationships.

Prayer Community

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This hadith is #672 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:.

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