Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 778 in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 778 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by Samurah b. Jundub said:, states: "The Prophet(ﷺ) had two periods of silence; when he began his prayer and when he finished the recitation (of the Qur’an). He then narrated the tradition like the version of Yunus."

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ خَلاَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ أَشْعَثَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ سَمُرَةَ بْنِ جُنْدُبٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَسْكُتُ سَكْتَتَيْنِ إِذَا اسْتَفْتَحَ وَإِذَا فَرَغَ مِنَ الْقِرَاءَةِ كُلِّهَا ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ مَعْنَى حَدِيثِ يُونُسَ ‏.‏

The Prophet(ﷺ) had two periods of silence; when he began his prayer and when he finished the recitation (of the Qur’an). He then narrated the tradition like the version of Yunus.

Narrated by Samurah b. Jundub said:

Context

This hadith describes the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during prayer, specifically his moments of silence at the beginning and end of the recitation. This practice highlights the importance of focus and reflection during prayer, allowing worshippers to connect deeply with their supplications.

Modern Application

In modern prayer practices, taking moments of silence can enhance one's focus and spirituality. Muslims today can benefit from incorporating pauses in their prayers to reflect on their intentions and connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) conduct during prayer, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness.

Prayer