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Sahih al-Bukhari #3149

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

حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شَبَابَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ صَلَّى صَلاَةً فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ عَرَضَ لِي، فَشَدَّ عَلَىَّ يَقْطَعُ الصَّلاَةَ عَلَىَّ، فَأَمْكَنَنِي اللَّهُ مِنْهُ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَذَكَرَهُ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) offered a prayer, and (after finishing) he said, "Satan came in front of me trying persistently to divert my attention from the prayer, but Allah gave me the strength to over-power him."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) shares an experience during his prayer where Satan attempted to distract him. Despite this challenge, he was granted the strength by Allah to overcome the influence of Satan. This moment highlights the constant struggle believers face against distractions, especially during acts of worship, and the importance of seeking divine assistance.

Modern Application

In daily salah, many people find their minds wandering or becoming distracted. This hadith serves as a reminder to seek focus and strength through prayer, acknowledging that distractions are a common challenge. By staying committed and seeking Allah's help, one can enhance their concentration during worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Satanic Influence because it illustrates the struggle against distractions during prayer and the role of Satan in attempting to divert attention from worship.

PrayerSatanic Influence

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #3149 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Beginning of Creation. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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