What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 573 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Traveling), narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated:, states: ""We prostrated with the Messenger of Allah in: 'Read! In the Name of your Lord' and 'When the heaven is split asunder.'""

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 573 in the Book of The Book on Traveling.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #573

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ بْنِ مُوسَى، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ مِينَاءَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ سَجَدْنَا مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي ‏(‏اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ ‏)‏ وَ ‏(‏إِذََا السَّمَاءُ انْشَقَّتْ ‏)‏

"We prostrated with the Messenger of Allah in: 'Read! In the Name of your Lord' and 'When the heaven is split asunder.'"

Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Hurairah narrates an event where he and others prostrated alongside the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during the recitation of specific verses from the Quran. This moment highlights the significance of prostration in prayer and the connection between the recitation of divine words and acts of worship. The takeaway is the importance of humility and submission to God during prayer.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds Muslims of the importance of humility in their prayers. Prostration is a physical manifestation of submission to Allah, encouraging believers to reflect on their relationship with God and to engage deeply in their worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prostration (Sujud) because it emphasizes the act of prostration during the recitation of the Quran, showcasing its significance in the prayer ritual.

Prayer Prostration (Sujud)