The Use of Sutrah in Prayer

This study aims to examine the understanding of the academic community of the As-Sunnah Islamic College Deli Serdang regarding the hadith on sutrah in prayer and to reveal the practice of using sutrah in prayer as a manifestation of living hadith in the environment of the As-Sunnah Islamic College Deli Serdang. This study employs a qualitative approach and phenomenological method, with data collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results indicate that understanding of the hadith regarding sutrah is quite strong among the academic community, influencing its practical application in daily life, particularly in prayer practices. These findings demonstrate how hadith is not only used as a source of law but also brought to life within the social and cultural context of Islamic education