Sunan Abu Dawud #762

Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)
Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُرَيْحُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، حَدَّثَنِي شُعَيْبُ بْنُ أَبِي حَمْزَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ لِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُنْكَدِرِ وَابْنُ أَبِي فَرْوَةَ وَغَيْرُهُمَا مِنْ فُقَهَاءِ أَهْلِ الْمَدِينَةِ فَإِذَا قُلْتَ أَنْتَ ذَاكَ فَقُلْ ‏"‏ وَأَنَا مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي قَوْلَهُ ‏"‏ وَأَنَا أَوَّلُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Ibn al-Munkadir, Ibn Abi Farwah and a number of jurists of Madina said to me: When you recite the supplication “I am first of the Muslims,” say instead; “I am one of the Muslims”.
Narrated by Shu’aib b. Abi Hamzah said:

Context

Shu’aib b. Abi Hamzah recounts that certain scholars advised to say, 'I am one of the Muslims' instead of 'I am first of the Muslims.' This reflects the humility and inclusivity encouraged in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

This hadith promotes humility in one's identity as a Muslim. It encourages individuals to embrace their faith modestly and to recognize their place within the larger community of believers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the importance of humility in self-identification as a Muslim.

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This hadith is #762 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Shu’aib b. Abi Hamzah said:.

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