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Sunan Abu Dawud #917

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 الرَّبِيعُ بْنُ نَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ سَلاَّمٍ - عَنْ زَيْدٍ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا سَلاَّمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي السَّلُولِيُّ، - هُوَ أَبُو كَبْشَةَ - عَنْ سَهْلِ ابْنِ الْحَنْظَلِيَّةِ، قَالَ ثُوِّبَ بِالصَّلاَةِ - يَعْنِي صَلاَةَ الصُّبْحِ - فَجَعَلَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُصَلِّي وَهُوَ يَلْتَفِتُ إِلَى الشِّعْبِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ وَكَانَ أَرْسَلَ فَارِسًا إِلَى الشِّعْبِ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ يَحْرُسُ ‏.‏
The iqamah for the morning prayer was pronounced and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) began to offer prayer while he was looking at the mountain-pass. (AbuDawud elaborated that the Prophet had sent a horseman to the mountain-pass at night in order to keep watch.)
Narrated by Narrated Sahl ibn al-Hanzaliyyah:

Context

Sahl ibn al-Hanzaliyyah narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) began the morning prayer while keeping an eye on a mountain-pass. This action indicates the Prophet's awareness of his surroundings and the importance of vigilance, even during acts of worship.

Modern Application

Being aware of our surroundings while engaging in prayer can enhance our focus and mindfulness. This practice encourages us to remain vigilant and present, even in moments dedicated to spirituality.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it demonstrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) ability to balance worship with awareness of his environment.

PrayerProphetic Conduct

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #917 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Sahl ibn al-Hanzaliyyah:.

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