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Sunan Abu Dawud #696

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 الْقَعْنَبِيُّ، وَالنُّفَيْلِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ سَهْلٍ، قَالَ وَكَانَ بَيْنَ مُقَامِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَبَيْنَ الْقِبْلَةِ مَمَرُّ عَنْزٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ الْخَبَرُ لِلنُّفَيْلِيِّ ‏.‏
The distance between the place where the Prophet (ﷺ) stood and the qiblah (i.e. the sutrah or the wall of the mosque) was as much as to allow a goat to pass.
Narrated by Sahl said:

Context

This hadith describes the physical space between the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the qiblah during prayer. It highlights the practical aspects of prayer, including the importance of maintaining a clear space for worship. The mention of the distance allowing a goat to pass signifies the need for order and respect in the prayer space, which is essential for communal worship.

Modern Application

In contemporary worship settings, this hadith serves as a reminder to maintain an organized and respectful environment during prayer. Ensuring that there is adequate space for worshippers can enhance the collective experience and focus during prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's attention to the physical arrangement during prayer.

PrayerProphetic Conduct

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #696 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Sahl said:.

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