Sahih al-Bukhari #1027
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) clarified that the prostration during the recitation of certain verses is not obligatory, yet he demonstrated the act himself. This highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) conduct in worship and the importance of following his example.
Modern Application
In modern times, this hadith encourages believers to observe the practices of the Prophet (ﷺ) in their worship, understanding that while some acts may not be compulsory, they can still hold value and merit.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Prostration (Sujud) because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) actions regarding prostration during Quranic recitation.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #1027 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Eclipses. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Mas`ud:.