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

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 1102 in the Book of Prayer at Night (Tahajjud).

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1102 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prayer at Night (Tahajjud)), narrated by Narrated Qatada:, states: "Anas bin Malik said, "The Prophet (p.b.u.h) and Zaid bin Thabit took their Suhur together. When they finished it, the Prophet (ﷺ) stood for the (Fajr) prayer and offered it." We asked Anas, "What was…"

Prayer at Night (Tahajjud)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا رَوْحٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَزَيْدَ بْنَ ثَابِتٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ تَسَحَّرَا، فَلَمَّا فَرَغَا مِنْ سَحُورِهِمَا قَامَ نَبِيُّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِلَى الصَّلاَةِ فَصَلَّى‏.‏ قُلْنَا لأَنَسٍ كَمْ كَانَ بَيْنَ فَرَاغِهِمَا مِنْ سَحُورِهِمَا وَدُخُولِهِمَا فِي الصَّلاَةِ قَالَ كَقَدْرِ مَا يَقْرَأُ الرَّجُلُ خَمْسِينَ آيَةً‏.‏

Anas bin Malik said, "The Prophet (p.b.u.h) and Zaid bin Thabit took their Suhur together. When they finished it, the Prophet (ﷺ) stood for the (Fajr) prayer and offered it." We asked Anas, "What was the interval between their finishing the Suhur and the starting of the morning prayer?" Anas replied, "It was equal to the time taken by a person in reciting fifty verses of the Qur'an."

Narrated by Narrated Qatada:

Context

In this narration, Anas bin Malik recounts how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and Zaid bin Thabit shared a meal before the Fajr prayer. The timing of their Suhur and the subsequent prayer highlights the importance of maintaining a connection between nourishment and worship. The takeaway emphasizes the significance of preparing for prayer through proper timing and ritual.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages Muslims to maintain a routine that aligns their meals with prayer times, especially during Ramadan. It serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual obligations alongside daily activities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Fasting because it illustrates the connection between the pre-dawn meal and the Fajr prayer, emphasizing the importance of timing in worship.

Prayer Fasting