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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #478

Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 478 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Al-Witr), narrated by Abdullah bin As-Sa'ib narrated:, states: ""Allah's Messenger would pray four (Rak'ah) after the Zawal of the sun before Az-Zuhr. He said: 'It is an hour in which the gates of the heavens are opened, and I love that a righteous deed should be…"

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Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُوسَى، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمِ بْنِ أَبِي الْوَضَّاحِ، هُوَ أَبُو سَعِيدٍ الْمُؤَدِّبُ عَنْ عَبْدِ الْكَرِيمِ الْجَزَرِيِّ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ السَّائِبِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُصَلِّي أَرْبَعًا بَعْدَ أَنْ تَزُولَ الشَّمْسُ قَبْلَ الظُّهْرِ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّهَا سَاعَةٌ تُفْتَحُ فِيهَا أَبْوَابُ السَّمَاءِ وَأُحِبُّ أَنْ يَصْعَدَ لِي فِيهَا عَمَلٌ صَالِحٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عَلِيٍّ وَأَبِي أَيُّوبَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ السَّائِبِ حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رُوِيَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ كَانَ يُصَلِّي أَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتٍ بَعْدَ الزَّوَالِ لاَ يُسَلِّمُ إِلاَّ فِي آخِرِهِنَّ ‏.‏

"Allah's Messenger would pray four (Rak'ah) after the Zawal of the sun before Az-Zuhr. He said: 'It is an hour in which the gates of the heavens are opened, and I love that a righteous deed should be raised up for me in it.'"

Narrated by Abdullah bin As-Sa'ib narrated:

Context

This hadith recounts the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who would pray four Rak'ah after the sun had passed its zenith, before the Zuhr prayer. He highlighted that this time is significant, as it is when the gates of heaven are opened, and he expressed a desire for righteous deeds to be presented during this hour. This illustrates the value of performing additional prayers at specific times.

Modern Application

Incorporating additional prayers into daily life, especially during significant times, can enhance one's spiritual connection. Many people today find that taking a moment for prayer amidst their busy schedules helps them refocus and reconnect with their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the Prophet's ﷺ practice of performing additional prayers at meaningful times.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct