Sunan Abu Dawud #676

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلاَئِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى مَيَامِنِ الصُّفُوفِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Allah and His angels bless those who are on the right flanks of the rows.
Narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:

Context

In this narration, Aisha reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that Allah and His angels bless those who stand on the right flanks of the rows during prayer. This highlights the significance of proper formation and unity in congregational prayers.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims pay attention to their positioning in prayer rows, understanding that it fosters a sense of community and discipline. This practice encourages individuals to be mindful of their role within the congregation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of proper alignment and the spiritual benefits of standing correctly during congregational prayers.

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This hadith is #676 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat) and narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:.

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