Jami` at-Tirmidhi #582

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، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ، وَهُوَ أَبُو الْحَارِثِ الْبَصْرِيُّ ثِقَةٌ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ مُحَمَّدٌ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ أَمَا يَخْشَى الَّذِي يَرْفَعُ رَأْسَهُ قَبْلَ الإِمَامِ أَنْ يُحَوِّلَ اللَّهُ رَأْسَهُ رَأْسَ حِمَارٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ قُتَيْبَةُ قَالَ حَمَّادٌ قَالَ لِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ زِيَادٍ وَإِنَّمَا قَالَ ‏"‏ أَمَا يَخْشَى ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ زِيَادٍ هُوَ بَصْرِيٌّ ثِقَةٌ وَيُكْنَى أَبَا الْحَارِثِ ‏.‏
"Muhammad said: 'Does not the one who raises his head before the Imam fear that Allah will transform his head into a donkey's head?'"
Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated:

Context

This hadith warns against the act of raising one's head before the Imam during prayer. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used a striking metaphor to illustrate the seriousness of this action, indicating that it could lead to severe consequences. This serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining discipline and focus during communal prayers.

Modern Application

In modern worship, this principle encourages congregants to remain attentive and respectful during prayers. It highlights the importance of following the Imam's lead, fostering unity and discipline within the prayer community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Warning because it serves as a cautionary message about proper conduct during prayer, emphasizing the need for attentiveness and respect.

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This hadith is #582 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Book on Traveling. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated:.

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