Abu Dawud Book 2, Hadith Number 494.Abu Dawud Book 2. Prayer Chapter : Not known. Narated By As-Saburah : The Prophet (PBUH) said: Command a boy to pray when he reaches the age of seven years. When he becomes ten years old, then beat him for prayer. Related Previous Post Abu Dawud Book 2, Hadith Number 495. Next Post Abu Dawud Book 2, Hadith Number 492.