What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 563 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Traveling), narrated by Aishah narrated:, states: ""The Prophet prayed the eclipse payer, and he recited aloud in 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 563 in the Book of The Book on Traveling.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #563

The Book on Traveling

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبَانَ حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ صَدَقَةَ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ بْنِ حُسَيْنٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم صَلَّى صَلاَةَ الْكُسُوفِ وَجَهَرَ بِالْقِرَاءَةِ فِيهَا ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَرَوَاهُ أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ الْفَزَارِيُّ عَنْ سُفْيَانَ بْنِ حُسَيْنٍ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ وَبِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ يَقُولُ مَالِكُ بْنُ أَنَسٍ وَأَحْمَدُ وَإِسْحَاقُ ‏.‏

"The Prophet prayed the eclipse payer, and he recited aloud in it."

Narrated by Aishah narrated:

Context

Aishah narrates how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ performed the eclipse prayer with audible recitation. This hadith illustrates the importance of communal prayer during significant natural events, reinforcing the connection between faith and the natural world. The practice serves as a reminder of the power of prayer in seeking divine assistance during extraordinary circumstances.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle can inspire individuals to engage in collective prayers during significant events or crises, fostering a sense of community and reliance on faith. It encourages Muslims to turn to prayer as a source of comfort and strength.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it describes a specific instance of communal prayer and its significance in Islamic practice.

Prayer