Sunan Abu Dawud #920
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Abu Qatadah al-Ansari narrates an incident where he observed the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) leading the prayer while carrying Umamah, the daughter of Abu al-As, on his neck. This moment highlights the Prophet's compassion and ability to balance his responsibilities as a leader and a caregiver. The takeaway is the importance of family and community, even in acts of worship.
Modern Application
In today's busy lives, it's common for parents to juggle responsibilities while maintaining their spiritual practices. This hadith encourages us to find ways to include our loved ones in our acts of worship, showing that faith can coexist with family life.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to prayer while caring for a child, demonstrating his balance between worship and family responsibilities.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #920 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Qatadah al-Ansari said:.