Collection: Sunan Abi Dawud

Sunan Abi Dawud 21962

All praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Universe” (1) is the epitome or basis of the Qur’an, the epitome or basis of the Book, and the seven oft-repeated verses.

Sunan Abi Dawud 21959

One who is skilled in the Qur’an is associated with the noble, upright recording angels, and he who falters when he recites the Qur’an and finds it difficult for him will have a double reward.

Sunan Abi Dawud 21956

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: When a man himself wakes at night and wakens his wife and they pray two rak’ahs together, they are recorded among the men and women who make much mention of Allah.

Sunan Abi Dawud 21958

If anyone recites the Qur’an and acts according to its content, on the Day of Judgement his parents will be given to wear a crown whose light is better than the light of the sun in the dwellings of this world if it were among you. So what do you think of him who acts […]

Sunan Abi Dawud 21954

The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked: Which of the actions is better ? He replied: Standing for long time (in prayer). He was again asked: Which alms is better ? He replied: The alms given by a man possessing small property acquired by his labour.

Sunan Abi Dawud 21955

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: May Allah show mercy to a man who gets up during the night and prays, who wakens his wife and she prays; if she refuses, he sprinkles water on her face. May Allah show mercy to a woman who gets up during the night and prays, who wakens her husband and […]

Sunan Abi Dawud 21949

Anas b. Malik was asked whether the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had recited supplication in the dawn prayer. He replied: Yes. He was again asked whether before bowing or after bowing. He said after bowing. This version of Musaddad adds the words: “For a short period.”

Sunan Abi Dawud 21950

The Prophet (ﷺ) recited the supplication for a month (in prayer) and then gave it up.