Jami` at-Tirmidhi #205

The Book on Salat (Prayer)

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

حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ الْحَذَّاءِ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ الْحُوَيْرِثِ، قَالَ قَدِمْتُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَا وَابْنُ عَمٍّ لِي فَقَالَ لَنَا ‏ "‏ إِذَا سَافَرْتُمَا فَأَذِّنَا وَأَقِيمَا وَلْيَؤُمَّكُمَا أَكْبَرُكُمَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَالْعَمَلُ عَلَيْهِ عِنْدَ أَكْثَرِ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ اخْتَارُوا الأَذَانَ فِي السَّفَرِ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ بَعْضُهُمْ تُجْزِئُ الإِقَامَةُ إِنَّمَا الأَذَانُ عَلَى مَنْ يُرِيدُ أَنْ يَجْمَعَ النَّاسَ ‏.‏ وَالْقَوْلُ الأَوَّلُ أَصَحُّ ‏.‏ وَبِهِ يَقُولُ أَحْمَدُ وَإِسْحَاقُ ‏.‏
"A cousin of mine and I arrived as guests of Allah's Messenger. He said to us: 'When you travel then call the Adhan and Iqamah and let the eldest of you lead the prayer.'"
Narrated by Malik bin Al-Huwairih said:

Context

Malik bin Al-Huwairith narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructed him and his cousin to call the Adhan and Iqamah when they traveled and to let the eldest lead the prayer. This guidance underscores the importance of maintaining prayer practices even while traveling and the role of leadership within the community.

Modern Application

For Muslims traveling today, this hadith serves as a practical guide to ensure that they continue their prayer practices, even in unfamiliar settings. It encourages individuals to take initiative in their worship and to foster a sense of community wherever they are.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Hospitality in Islam because it highlights the importance of maintaining prayer practices while traveling and the role of hospitality in Islamic teachings.

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This hadith is #205 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Book on Salat (Prayer) and narrated by Malik bin Al-Huwairih said:.

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