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 768 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #768

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 768 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by The above mentioned tradition has been reported by ‘Ikramah with a different chain of narrators. This version adds:, states: "When he stood up, he said the takbir (Allah is most great) and said. . . ."

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُوحٍ، قُرَادٌ حَدَّثَنَا عِكْرِمَةُ، بِإِسْنَادِهِ بِلاَ إِخْبَارٍ وَمَعْنَاهُ قَالَ كَانَ إِذَا قَامَ بِاللَّيْلِ كَبَّرَ وَيَقُولُ ‏.‏

When he stood up, he said the takbir (Allah is most great) and said. . . .

Narrated by The above mentioned tradition has been reported by ‘Ikramah with a different chain of narrators. This version adds:

Context

This hadith highlights the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during nightly prayers, where he would begin with the takbir, proclaiming 'Allah is most great.' This action signifies the commencement of prayer and reflects the structured approach the Prophet took in leading prayers, ensuring that worshippers are aligned in their focus and intention.

Modern Application

In daily salah, Muslims today start their prayers with the takbir, which serves as a reminder of the importance of intention and focus in worship. This practice fosters a sense of community and shared purpose among those praying together.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the method of initiating prayer as practiced by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Prayer Prophetic Conduct