What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 520 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on the Day of Friday), narrated by Ibn Abbas narrated:, states: ""For the Fajr prayer on Friday, Allah's Messenger would recite: Alif Lam Mem (which is) revealed in (Surat) As-Sajdah and, Has there not been over man.""

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 520 in the Book of The Book on the Day of Friday.

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The Book on the Day of Friday

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ مُخَوَّلِ بْنِ رَاشِدٍ، عَنْ مُسْلِمٍ الْبَطِينِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقْرَأُ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ فِي صَلاَةِ الْفَجْرِ * ‏(‏تَنْزِيلُ ‏)‏ السَّجْدَةَ وَ ‏(‏هَلْ أَتَى عَلَى الإِنْسَانِ ‏)‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ سَعْدٍ وَابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رَوَاهُ سُفْيَانُ الثَّوْرِيُّ وَشُعْبَةُ وَغَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ عَنْ مُخَوَّلٍ ‏.‏

"For the Fajr prayer on Friday, Allah's Messenger would recite: Alif Lam Mem (which is) revealed in (Surat) As-Sajdah and, Has there not been over man."

Narrated by Ibn Abbas narrated:

Context

This hadith narrates how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite specific verses during the Fajr prayer on Fridays. The verses mentioned are from Surah As-Sajdah and Surah Al-Insan, reflecting the significance of these recitations in the context of Friday prayers. This practice serves to enhance the spiritual atmosphere of the congregational prayer.

Modern Application

In modern times, many Muslims look forward to Friday prayers as a special occasion. This hadith encourages the recitation of specific verses, reminding worshippers of the importance of engaging deeply with their prayers and the unique blessings of Friday.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights a specific practice related to the Fajr prayer on Fridays, showcasing the Prophet's ﷺ method of enhancing the spiritual experience.

Prayer