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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 588 in the Book of The Book on Traveling.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 588 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Traveling), narrated by Sa'eed bin Abi Hind narrated from some of the companions of Ikrimah:, states: ""The Prophet would glance during Salat" and he mentioned a similar narration."

The Book on Traveling

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

حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي هِنْدٍ، عَنْ بَعْضِ، أَصْحَابِ عِكْرِمَةَ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَلْحَظُ فِي الصَّلاَةِ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَنَسٍ وَعَائِشَةَ ‏.‏

"The Prophet would glance during Salat" and he mentioned a similar narration.

Narrated by Sa'eed bin Abi Hind narrated from some of the companions of Ikrimah:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was known to glance during Salat, indicating a balance between focus on prayer and awareness of the surroundings. This practice reflects the importance of maintaining concentration while also being mindful of one's environment, a valuable lesson for worshippers.

Modern Application

In daily Salah, this hadith encourages individuals to remain aware of their surroundings while maintaining focus on their prayers. It suggests that a brief glance can be permissible, helping worshippers stay connected to their environment without losing concentration.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ approach to maintaining awareness during prayer, highlighting a practical aspect of worship.

Prayer