What is Sunan Abu Dawud 754 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by Zur’ah b. ‘Abd al-Rahman said:, states: "I heard Ibn al-Zubair say: Setting the feet right and placing one hand on the other is a sunnah."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 754 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #754

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 نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ، عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ زُرْعَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ الزُّبَيْرِ، يَقُولُ صَفُّ الْقَدَمَيْنِ وَوَضْعُ الْيَدِ عَلَى الْيَدِ مِنَ السُّنَّةِ ‏.‏

I heard Ibn al-Zubair say: Setting the feet right and placing one hand on the other is a sunnah.

Narrated by Zur’ah b. ‘Abd al-Rahman said:

Context

Ibn al-Zubair narrates that setting the feet right and placing one hand over the other during prayer is a sunnah. This practice reflects the structured and disciplined nature of Islamic prayer, which aims to enhance focus and humility before Allah. It serves as a reminder of the importance of proper posture and etiquette in worship.

Modern Application

In daily salah, adopting the sunnah of aligning feet and placing hands correctly can enhance the prayer experience. This practice not only fosters a sense of discipline but also helps in maintaining focus during the prayer, allowing for a more profound connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the proper physical conduct during salah, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of the prayer.

Prayer