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Sunan Abu Dawud #818

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 الْوَلِيدِ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي نَضْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ أُمِرْنَا أَنْ نَقْرَأَ، بِفَاتِحَةِ الْكِتَابِ وَمَا تَيَسَّرَ ‏.‏
we were commanded to recite Fatihat al-kitab and whatever was convenient (from the Qur’an during the prayer).
Narrated by Abu sa’id said:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Sa'id reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed his followers to recite the opening chapter of the Quran, Fatihat al-Kitab, during prayers. This highlights the significance of this chapter as a fundamental component of Islamic worship.

Modern Application

Today, the recitation of Fatihat al-Kitab is a central part of every Muslim's prayer. This hadith reinforces the importance of understanding and reflecting on its meanings, encouraging individuals to engage deeply with their prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it underscores the essential role of Fatihat al-Kitab in Islamic worship, emphasizing its recitation during prayers.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #818 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu sa’id said:.

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