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Sunan Abu Dawud #674

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 كَثِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لِيَلِنِي مِنْكُمْ أُولُو الأَحْلاَمِ وَالنُّهَى ثُمَّ الَّذِينَ يَلُونَهُمْ ثُمَّ الَّذِينَ يَلُونَهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
let those of your who are sedate and prudent be near me, then those who are next to them, then those who are next to them.
Narrated by Abu Ma’sud reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises that those who are wise and prudent should stand closest to him during prayer. This reflects the importance of having a respectful and orderly congregation, where individuals of good character and understanding are given priority.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle can be applied to community gatherings and events, where it is essential to foster an environment of respect and order. It encourages individuals to embody good character and wisdom in their interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community because it emphasizes the importance of having individuals with good character and wisdom in positions of respect within the community.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #674 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Ma’sud reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:.

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