5/28. Chapter:
Sunan Abi Dawud 1370 — The Prophet's Regular Deeds
The Command To Pray It Moderately
Hadith About Regular Worship and the Prophet's Steady Actions
Sunan Abi Dawud : 1370
Sunan Abi DawudHadith Number 1370
حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، قَالَ : سَأَلْتُ عَائِشَةَ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَمَلُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم هَلْ كَانَ يَخُصُّ شَيْئًا مِنَ الأَيَّامِ قَالَتْ : لاَ، كَانَ كُلُّ عَمَلِهِ دِيمَةً، وَأَيُّكُمْ يَسْتَطِيعُ مَا كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَسْتَطِيعُ
Alqama Narrated from:
'Aishah was asked about the actions of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). Did he perform some actions exclusively on some particular days? She said: No, he performed his actions regularly. Which of you has the strength as much as the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had?
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 1370In-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 121English translation : Book 5, Hadith 1365
Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 1370
This hadith about regular worship answers a question put to Aishah. She was asked whether the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) used to single out certain actions for particular days. Her answer was no. She said all his actions were regular. She then asked who among the people could have the same strength as the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم). The meaning from the text is clear: his worship was steady, but people should also recognize that his strength was not like theirs. This hadith connects closely with the idea of consistent good deeds and worship one can maintain. It does not push a person to copy beyond ability. It shows the Prophet's practice as steady and continuous, while also pointing to his special strength in worship.
What we learn from this hadith
- Aishah describes the Prophet's actions as regular and steady.
- The report does not present his worship as limited to selected special days.
- Aishah reminds people that the Prophet's strength was greater than theirs.
- The hadith supports steady worship while recognizing human limits.
