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Sahih al-Bukhari #2871

Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ حُصَيْنِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ كُنَّا إِذَا صَعِدْنَا كَبَّرْنَا، وَإِذَا نَزَلْنَا سَبَّحْنَا‏.‏
Whenever we went up a place we would say, "Allahu--Akbar (i.e. Allah is Greater)", and whenever we went down a place we would say, "Subhan Allah."
Narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:

Context

This hadith illustrates the practice of remembrance (dhikr) by the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). They would glorify Allah when ascending and descending, reflecting their mindfulness of God's greatness in every aspect of life. This practice fosters a continuous connection with Allah and serves as a reminder of His presence.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, this principle encourages individuals to incorporate moments of remembrance into their daily routines. By acknowledging Allah's greatness in simple actions, people can cultivate a deeper spiritual connection and mindfulness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) because it highlights the significance of glorifying Allah in everyday actions and maintaining a constant awareness of His presence.

PrayerRemembrance of Allah (Dhikr)

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This hadith is #2871 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:.

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