Abu Dawud Book 2, Hadith Number 1265.Abu Dawud Book 2. Prayer Chapter : The four rakahs before and four rakahs after the noon prayer. Narated By Abu Ayyub : The Prophet (PBUH) said: The gates of heaven are opened for four rak’ahs containing no taslim (salutation) before the noon prayer. Related Previous Post Abu Dawud Book 2, Hadith Number 1266. Next Post Abu Dawud Book 2, Hadith Number 1264.