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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 190 in the Book of The Book on Salat (Prayer).

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #190

Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 190 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Salat (Prayer)), narrated by Ibn Umar narrated:, states: ""When the Muslims arrived in AI-Madinah, they used to assemble for the Salat, and guess the time for it there was no one who called for it (the prayer). One day they discussed that and some of them sa…"

The Book on Salat (Prayer)

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ النَّضْرِ بْنِ أَبِي النَّضْرِ، حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ أَخْبَرَنَا نَافِعٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ كَانَ الْمُسْلِمُونَ حِينَ قَدِمُوا الْمَدِينَةَ يَجْتَمِعُونَ فَيَتَحَيَّنُونَ الصَّلَوَاتِ وَلَيْسَ يُنَادِي بِهَا أَحَدٌ فَتَكَلَّمُوا يَوْمًا فِي ذَلِكَ فَقَالَ بَعْضُهُمُ اتَّخِذُوا نَاقُوسًا مِثْلَ نَاقُوسِ النَّصَارَى ‏.‏ وَقَالَ بَعْضُهُمُ اتَّخِذُوا قَرْنًا مِثْلَ قَرْنِ الْيَهُودِ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَقَالَ عُمَرُ بْنُ الْخَطَّابِ أَوَلاَ تَبْعَثُونَ رَجُلاً يُنَادِي بِالصَّلاَةِ قَالَ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ يَا بِلاَلُ قُمْ فَنَادِ بِالصَّلاَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ‏.‏

"When the Muslims arrived in AI-Madinah, they used to assemble for the Salat, and guess the time for it there was no one who called for it (the prayer). One day they discussed that and some of them said that they should use a bell like the bell the Christians use. Others said they should use a trumpet like the horn the Jews use. But Umar said: 'Wouldn't it better if we had a man call for the prayer?'" He said: "So Allah's Messenger said: 'O Bilal! Stand up and call for the Salat.'"

Narrated by Ibn Umar narrated:

Context

Ibn Umar narrates that when the Muslims first arrived in Medina, they had no established method for calling to prayer. Some suggested using a bell or a horn, but Umar proposed appointing a person to call for prayer. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ then instructed Bilal to call the Adhan, establishing a tradition that continues today. This reflects the importance of community and structure in Islamic practices.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the Adhan serves not only as a call to prayer but also as a reminder of community and faith. Muslims can reflect on the significance of the Adhan in their daily lives, using it as a moment to pause and reconnect with their spiritual practices, fostering a sense of belonging.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it describes the establishment of the Adhan as a formal call to prayer, highlighting the importance of community in Islamic practices.

Prayer