What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4645 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))), narrated by Narrated Mujahid:, states: "Ibn `Abbas said, "Allah ordered His Prophet to celebrate Allah's praises after all prayers." He refers to His Statement: 'After the prayers.' (50.40)"

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 4645 in the Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh)).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4645

Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، حَدَّثَنَا وَرْقَاءُ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، قَالَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ أَمَرَهُ أَنْ يُسَبِّحَ، فِي أَدْبَارِ الصَّلَوَاتِ كُلِّهَا‏.‏ يَعْنِي قَوْلَهُ ‏{‏وَأَدْبَارَ السُّجُودِ‏}‏

Ibn `Abbas said, "Allah ordered His Prophet to celebrate Allah's praises after all prayers." He refers to His Statement: 'After the prayers.' (50.40)

Narrated by Narrated Mujahid:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn `Abbas narrates that Allah commanded the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to engage in dhikr (remembrance) after all prayers. This highlights the importance of praising Allah following the obligatory acts of worship, emphasizing a continuous connection with the divine. The takeaway is the significance of incorporating remembrance into daily routines, especially after prayers.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, taking a moment for dhikr after daily salah can help individuals center themselves and foster mindfulness. This practice can enhance spiritual awareness and bring tranquility to one's day, reminding believers to maintain their connection with Allah amidst daily distractions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Divine Revelation because it underscores the practice of remembrance after prayers as a divine command.

Prayer Divine Revelation