5/2. Chapter:
Sunan Abi Dawud 1254 — Care for Two Rak'ahs Before Dawn
On The Two Rak'ahs Of Fajr
Fajr Sunnah Hadith: The Prophet’s Special Care for Two Rak'ahs
Sunan Abi Dawud : 1254
Sunan Abi DawudHadith Number 1254
حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، حَدَّثَنِي عَطَاءٌ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ إِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَمْ يَكُنْ عَلَى شَىْءٍ مِنَ النَّوَافِلِ أَشَدَّ مُعَاهَدَةً مِنْهُ عَلَى الرَّكْعَتَيْنِ قَبْلَ الصُّبْحِ .
A'isha Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was more particular about observing the supererogatory rak'ahs before the dawn prayer than about observing any of the other supererogatory prayers.
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 1254In-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 5English translation : Book 5, Hadith 1249
Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 1254
This Fajr Sunnah hadith from Aishah focuses on the two supererogatory rak'ahs before the dawn prayer. She says the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم was more particular about observing them than any other supererogatory prayers. The wording shows strong care for these two rak'ahs, but it does not list their recitation or length here. It simply highlights how carefully the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم kept them. For readers searching “importance of Sunnah before Fajr,” this hadith gives a clear answer from Aishah’s observation. The core teaching is not complicated: among voluntary prayers, the two before Subh had a special place in the practice described in this report.
What we learn from this hadith
- The two rak'ahs before dawn are singled out in this narration.
- Aishah describes the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم as especially careful about them.
- The hadith focuses on regular observance, not on extra details.
- The report helps show the value of Fajr Sunnah prayer.
