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What is the authenticity of Safwan ibn al-Mu'attal's hadith regarding delaying the Fajr prayer until after sunrise? What are the sources that discussed this topic in detail? And what valuable information is there about the life of this noble Companion?

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This website is IslamWeb. Regarding the Hadith of Safwan, it was narrated by Abu Dawud, Ahmad, Ibn Hibban, and Al-Hakim, and authenticated by Al-Albani. It is narrated that Safwan ibn Al-Mu'attal was often overcome by sleep and would not wake up for Fajr prayer. The Prophet acknowledged his excuse and did not reproach him. He is Safwan ibn Al-Mu'attal ibn Rabee'ah Al-Sulami. He witnessed the Battle of the Trench and Al-Muraysi', and was mentioned in the incident of the Slander (Al-Ifk), where Allah cleared him. The Prophet said about him: "I have known nothing but good about him." He was martyred in the year 19 AH.

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