What is Sunan Abu Dawud 833 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat)), narrated by Jabir b. ‘Abd Allah said:, states: "we used to offer supererogatory prayers and recite supplications while we were standing, and would glorify Allah while bowing and prostrating."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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

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Sunan Abu Dawud #833

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 أَبُو تَوْبَةَ الرَّبِيعُ بْنُ نَافِعٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ، - يَعْنِي الْفَزَارِيَّ - عَنْ حُمَيْدٍ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كُنَّا نُصَلِّي التَّطَوُّعَ نَدْعُو قِيَامًا وَقُعُودًا وَنُسَبِّحُ رُكُوعًا وَسُجُودًا ‏.‏

we used to offer supererogatory prayers and recite supplications while we were standing, and would glorify Allah while bowing and prostrating.

Narrated by Jabir b. ‘Abd Allah said:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir b. ‘Abd Allah describes the practice of offering supererogatory prayers while standing and reciting supplications during different postures. This illustrates the flexibility and personal connection one can have with Allah through voluntary acts of worship, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and devotion in prayer.

Modern Application

Many Muslims today engage in additional prayers beyond the obligatory ones, using these moments to connect with Allah on a personal level. This practice fosters a sense of peace and spirituality in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Good Deeds because it highlights the significance of voluntary prayers and the personal devotion involved in worship.

Prayer Good Deeds