Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 14, Hadith 37 Narrated ‘Adi b. Hatim: When the verse “Until the white thread of dawn appear to you distinct from its black thread” was revealed, I took a white rope and a black rope, and placed them beneath my pillow ; and then I looked at them, byt they were […]
Sunan Abī Dāwūd is one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam, compiled by Imam Abū Dāwūd al-Sijistānī. It focuses on hadiths related to Islamic law (fiqh), offering a detailed record of the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ that form the basis for legal rulings. Carefully selected from hundreds of thousands of narrations, it emphasizes authenticity and relevance to jurisprudence, making it a key reference for scholars and students of Islamic law.
Book 14, Fasting (Kitāb al‑Ṣiyām), discusses the rules, conditions, and merits of fasting, especially in Ramadan.
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 14, Hadith 38 Narrated AbuHurayrah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: When any of you hears the summons to prayer while he has a vessel in his hand, he should not lay it down till he fulfils his need. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، […]
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 14, Hadith 39 Narrated ‘Umar: The Prophet (ﷺ) as saying: When the night approaches from this side and the day retreats on that side, and the sun sets – according to the version of Musaddad – he who fasts has reached the time to break it. حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا […]
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 14, Hadith 40 Narrated ‘Abd Allah b. Abi Awfa: We went along with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) while he was fasting. When the sun set, he said to Bilal: Bilal, come down and prepare barley beverage for us. He said: Messenger of Allah, would that you waited for the evening. […]
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 14, Hadith 41 Narrated AbuHurayrah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Religion will continue to prevail as long as people hasten to break the fast, because the Jews and the Christians delay doing so. حَدَّثَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ بَقِيَّةَ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، – يَعْنِي ابْنَ عَمْرٍو – عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، […]
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 14, Hadith 42 Narrated Abu ‘Atiyyah: I and Masruq entered upon ‘Aishah and we said: Mother of believers, there are two persons from the Companions of the Muhammad (ﷺ). One of them hastens to break the fast and hastens to pray while the other delays to break the fast and delays […]
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 14, Hadith 43 Narrated Salman ibn Amir: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: When one of you is fasting, he should break his fast with dates; but if he cannot get any, then (he should break his fast) with water, for water is purifying. حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ بْنُ زِيَادٍ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ […]
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 14, Hadith 44 Narrated Anas ibn Malik: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to break his fast before praying with some fresh dates; but if there were no fresh dates, he had a few dry dates, and if there were no dry dates, he took some mouthfuls of water. حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ […]
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 14, Hadith 45 Marwan ibn Salim al-Muqaffa’ said: I saw Ibn Umar holding his beard with his hand and cutting what exceeded the handful of it. He (Ibn Umar) said that the Prophet (ﷺ) said when he broke his fast: Thirst has gone, the arteries are moist, and the reward is […]
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 14, Hadith 46 Narrated Mu’adh ibn Zuhrah: The Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) used to say when he broke his fast: O Allah, for Thee I have fasted, and with Thy provision I have broken my fast. حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ حُصَيْنٍ، عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ زُهْرَةَ، أَنَّهُ بَلَغَهُ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى […]
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 14, Hadith 47 Narrated Asma’ daughter of Abu Bakr : We broke the fast one during Ramadan when it was cloudy in the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) ; then the sun rose. Abu Usamah said: I said to Hisham: Were they commanded to atone for it ? He […]
Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 14, Hadith 48 Narrated Ibn ‘Umar: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited perpetual fasting. They (the people) said: You keep perpetual fasting, Messenger of Allah. He said: My position is not like that you yours. I am provided with food and drink. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ الْقَعْنَبِيُّ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ […]