What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 477 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Al-Witr), narrated by Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrated:, states: ""The Prophet would pray Ad-Duha until we would say: 'He will not leave it.' And he would leave it until we would say: 'He will not pray it.'""

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 477 in the Book of The Book on Al-Witr.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #477

The Book on Al-Witr

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا زِيَادُ بْنُ أَيُّوبَ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنْ فُضَيْلِ بْنِ مَرْزُوقٍ، عَنْ عَطِيَّةَ الْعَوْفِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، قَالَ كَانَ نَبِيُّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُصَلِّي الضُّحَى حَتَّى نَقُولَ لاَ يَدَعُ وَيَدَعُهَا حَتَّى نَقُولَ لاَ يُصَلِّي ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏

"The Prophet would pray Ad-Duha until we would say: 'He will not leave it.' And he would leave it until we would say: 'He will not pray it.'"

Narrated by Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrated:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is described as regularly performing the Duha prayer, a voluntary prayer offered in the forenoon. His consistent practice serves as an example for Muslims, illustrating the value of engaging in additional acts of worship beyond the obligatory prayers.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to incorporate voluntary prayers, like the Duha prayer, into their daily routines. By doing so, they can enhance their spiritual connection and seek additional blessings from Allah throughout the day.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the significance of performing voluntary prayers, showcasing the Prophet's ﷺ dedication to worship.

Prayer