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Sunan Abu Dawud #840

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 سَعِيدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ حَسَنٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِذَا سَجَدَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلاَ يَبْرُكْ كَمَا يَبْرُكُ الْبَعِيرُ وَلْيَضَعْ يَدَيْهِ قَبْلَ رُكْبَتَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
when one of you prostrates himself he must not kneel in the manner of camel, but should put down his hands before his knees.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Abu Hurairah reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed not to prostrate like a camel but to place the hands before the knees. This hadith emphasizes the proper etiquette of prostration, highlighting the significance of maintaining humility and respect during prayer.

Modern Application

In daily salah, Muslims can focus on the correct posture during prostration, ensuring they follow the Prophet's (ﷺ) guidance. This attention to detail can enhance their humility and reverence in worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer, Prophetic Conduct, and Prostration (Sujud) because it provides specific guidance on the manner of prostration in salah as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

PrayerProphetic ConductProstration (Sujud)

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #840 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying:.

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