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Sahih al-Bukhari #1040

Prostration During Recital of Qur'an
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَجَدَ بِالنَّجْمِ وَسَجَدَ مَعَهُ الْمُسْلِمُونَ وَالْمُشْرِكُونَ وَالْجِنُّ وَالإِنْسُ‏.‏ وَرَوَاهُ ابْنُ طَهْمَانَ عَنْ أَيُّوبَ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) I prostrated while reciting An-Najm and with him prostrated the Muslims, the pagans, the jinns, and all human beings.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

This hadith recounts an event where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prostrated during the recitation of Surah An-Najm, and surprisingly, everyone around him, including Muslims and non-Muslims, followed suit. This moment illustrates the profound impact of the Prophet's (ﷺ) actions and the universal acknowledgment of divine truth, regardless of one's beliefs.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder of the power of collective worship and the importance of humility in the face of divine revelation. It encourages individuals to engage in prayer and reflection, fostering a sense of community among believers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prostration (Sujud) because it emphasizes the act of prostration during prayer as a significant form of worship.

PrayerProstration (Sujud)

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This hadith is #1040 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Prostration During Recital of Qur'an. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:.

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