Sahih al-Bukhari #3280

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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 مُحَمَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا سَهْلُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْعَوَّامَ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، قَالَ قُلْتُ لاِبْنِ عَبَّاسٍ أَسْجُدُ فِي ‏{‏ص‏}‏ فَقَرَأَ ‏{‏وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّتِهِ دَاوُدَ وَسُلَيْمَانَ‏}‏ حَتَّى أَتَى ‏{‏فَبِهُدَاهُمُ اقْتَدِهْ‏}‏ فَقَالَ نَبِيُّكُمْ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِمَّنْ أُمِرَ أَنْ يَقْتَدِيَ بِهِمْ‏.‏
I asked Ibn `Abbas, "Should we perform a prostration on reciting Surat-Sa`d?" He recited (the Sura) including: 'And among his progeny, David, Solomon..(up to)...so follow their guidance (6.84-91) And then he said, "Your Prophet is amongst those people who have been ordered to follow them (i.e. the preceding apostles).
Narrated by Narrated Mujahid:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn Abbas emphasizes the importance of following the guidance of previous prophets, particularly in relation to the recitation of the Quran. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is identified as one who is commanded to follow the examples set by earlier prophets, reinforcing the continuity of divine guidance.

Modern Application

This principle encourages Muslims today to seek knowledge and guidance from the Quran and the teachings of the Prophets. Engaging with the Quran during daily prayers can enhance one's understanding and connection to the faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Prophetic Teachings because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) role in following divine guidance and encourages Muslims to adhere to the teachings of previous prophets.

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This hadith is #3280 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Prophets. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Mujahid:.

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