What is Sunan Abu Dawud 829 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by ‘Imran b. Husain reported that the prophet of Allah (ﷺ) led them in the noon prayer. When he finished it, he said:, states: "Which of you did recite the surah “ Glorify the name of thy lord, the Most High”(Surah lxxxvii.) A man said: I . He said: I knew that some one of you confused me in it(i.e in the recitation of the Qu…"

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

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Sunan Abu Dawud #829

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 ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ زُرَارَةَ، عَنْ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ، أَنَّ نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم صَلَّى بِهِمُ الظُّهْرَ فَلَمَّا انْفَتَلَ قَالَ ‏"‏ أَيُّكُمْ قَرَأَ بِـ ‏{‏ سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ الأَعْلَى ‏}‏ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ رَجُلٌ أَنَا ‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ عَلِمْتُ أَنَّ بَعْضَكُمْ خَالَجَنِيهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Which of you did recite the surah “ Glorify the name of thy lord, the Most High”(Surah lxxxvii.) A man said: I . He said: I knew that some one of you confused me in it(i.e in the recitation of the Qur’an).

Narrated by ‘Imran b. Husain reported that the prophet of Allah (ﷺ) led them in the noon prayer. When he finished it, he said:

Context

This narration recounts an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) leads the noon prayer and later inquires about the recitation of a specific surah. His question indicates the importance of attentiveness and accuracy in prayer, as well as the need for mutual awareness among the congregation. The Prophet's acknowledgment of a mistake made during the prayer serves as a reminder of the human aspect of worship.

Modern Application

In daily salah, this hadith encourages Muslims to be attentive and precise in their recitation. It highlights the importance of being aware of one's actions during prayer and the value of correcting mistakes, fostering a sense of community and support among worshippers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the significance of proper recitation and attentiveness during salah, reflecting the Prophet's (ﷺ) commitment to accuracy in worship.

Prayer