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Sahih al-Bukhari #1041

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 سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ دَاوُدَ أَبُو الرَّبِيعِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ خُصَيْفَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ قُسَيْطٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، أَنَّهُ أَخْبَرَهُ، أَنَّهُ، سَأَلَ زَيْدَ بْنَ ثَابِتٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ فَزَعَمَ أَنَّهُ قَرَأَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏{‏وَالنَّجْمِ‏}‏ فَلَمْ يَسْجُدْ فِيهَا‏.‏
I asked Zaid bin Thabit about prostration on which he said that he had recited An-Najm before the Prophet, yet he (the Prophet) had not performed a prostration.
Narrated by Narrated `Ata' bin Yasar:

Context

This hadith discusses the practice of prostration during the recitation of certain verses in the Quran. Zaid bin Thabit recounts that he recited Surah An-Najm before the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and noted that the Prophet did not perform a prostration during this recitation. This highlights the Prophet's approach to the Quran and the significance of following his example in worship.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds us of the importance of understanding the practices associated with Quranic recitation. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge about the correct ways to engage with the Quran, ensuring that their worship aligns with the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Divine Revelation because it addresses the practice of prostration during Quranic recitation and reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) guidance on worship.

PrayerDivine Revelation

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #1041 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Prostration During Recital of Qur'an. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Ata' bin Yasar:.

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