What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 193 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Salat (Prayer)), narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated:, states: ""Bilal was ordered to make the phrases of the Adhan even, and the phrases of the Iqamah odd.""

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 193 in the Book of The Book on Salat (Prayer).

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #193

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ الثَّقَفِيُّ، وَيَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ الْحَذَّاءِ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ أُمِرَ بِلاَلٌ أَنْ يَشْفَعَ، الأَذَانَ وَيُوتِرَ الإِقَامَةَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَحَدِيثُ أَنَسٍ حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَهُوَ قَوْلُ بَعْضِ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَالتَّابِعِينَ وَبِهِ يَقُولُ مَالِكٌ وَالشَّافِعِيُّ وَأَحْمَدُ وَإِسْحَاقُ ‏.‏

"Bilal was ordered to make the phrases of the Adhan even, and the phrases of the Iqamah odd."

Narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated:

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates the instructions given to Bilal regarding the Adhan and Iqamah, emphasizing the importance of structure in these calls to prayer. This guidance reflects the significance of the Adhan in Islamic practice and its role in community worship.

Modern Application

Understanding the structure of the Adhan can enhance the experience for those who hear it, reminding them of the importance of prayer. It encourages Muslims to respond to the call and engage in communal worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it provides insight into the proper structure of the Adhan and Iqamah, which are essential components of Islamic worship.

Prayer