What is Sahih al-Bukhari 3994 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)), narrated by Narrated Iyas bin Salama bin Al-Akwa`:, states: "My father who was amongst those who had given the Pledge of allegiance to the Prophet (ﷺ) beneath the Tree, said to me, "We used to offer the Jumua prayer with the Prophet (ﷺ) and then depart at a ti…"

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 3994 in the Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #3994

Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)

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 يَعْلَى الْمُحَارِبِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا إِيَاسُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ الأَكْوَعِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ـ أَبِي وَكَانَ، مِنْ أَصْحَابِ الشَّجَرَةِ ـ قَالَ كُنَّا نُصَلِّي مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم الْجُمُعَةَ ثُمَّ نَنْصَرِفُ، وَلَيْسَ لِلْحِيطَانِ ظِلٌّ نَسْتَظِلُّ فِيهِ‏.‏

My father who was amongst those who had given the Pledge of allegiance to the Prophet (ﷺ) beneath the Tree, said to me, "We used to offer the Jumua prayer with the Prophet (ﷺ) and then depart at a time when the walls had no shade for us to take shelter in."

Narrated by Narrated Iyas bin Salama bin Al-Akwa`:

Context

This narration reflects on the early days of the Muslim community when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) led the Friday prayer. The companions would pray and then leave without any shade to protect them from the sun. This illustrates the simplicity and dedication of the early Muslims, who prioritized their faith and communal worship even in challenging conditions.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of communal prayers and the sacrifices made for faith. It encourages individuals to prioritize spiritual gatherings, even when faced with discomfort or inconvenience, fostering a sense of unity and community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Teachings because it emphasizes the significance of congregational prayer and the practices of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Prayer Prophetic Teachings