Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 1065 in the Book of Shortening the Prayers (At-Taqseer).

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#1064

#1065

Sahih al-Bukhari

#1066

›

Sahih al-Bukhari #1065

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1065 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Shortening the Prayers (At-Taqseer)), narrated by Narrated 'Amir bin Rabi`a:, states: "I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) on his Mount praying Nawafil by nodding his head, whatever direction he faced, but Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) never did the same in offering the compulsory prayers."

Shortening the Prayers (At-Taqseer)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَامِرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، أَنَّ عَامِرَ بْنَ رَبِيعَةَ، أَخْبَرَهُ قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهْوَ عَلَى الرَّاحِلَةِ يُسَبِّحُ، يُومِئُ بِرَأْسِهِ قِبَلَ أَىِّ وَجْهٍ تَوَجَّهَ، وَلَمْ يَكُنْ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَصْنَعُ ذَلِكَ فِي الصَّلاَةِ الْمَكْتُوبَةِ‏.‏

I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) on his Mount praying Nawafil by nodding his head, whatever direction he faced, but Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) never did the same in offering the compulsory prayers.

Narrated by Narrated 'Amir bin Rabi`a:

Context

In this hadith, 'Amir bin Rabi`a observes the Prophet (ﷺ) praying voluntary prayers while on his mount, indicating the flexibility in performing non-obligatory prayers. The Prophet (ﷺ) would nod his head in prayer, adapting to the circumstances without compromising the integrity of obligatory prayers. This illustrates the importance of maintaining a connection with Allah through voluntary acts of worship, even in less formal settings.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages Muslims to engage in voluntary prayers whenever possible, even in unconventional situations. It highlights the importance of maintaining a spiritual connection with Allah, regardless of one's circumstances, and serves as a reminder that worship can be integrated into daily life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it demonstrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to voluntary prayers and his adaptability in worship.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct