What is Sahih al-Bukhari 480 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prayers (Salat)) states: "See translation for hadith 484 above"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 480 in the Book of Prayers (Salat).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #480

Prayers (Salat)

Sahih

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

وَأَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَزَلَ عِنْدَ سَرَحَاتٍ عَنْ يَسَارِ الطَّرِيقِ، فِي مَسِيلٍ دُونَ هَرْشَى، ذَلِكَ الْمَسِيلُ لاَصِقٌ بِكُرَاعِ هَرْشَى، بَيْنَهُ وَبَيْنَ الطَّرِيقِ قَرِيبٌ مِنْ غَلْوَةٍ، وَكَانَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ يُصَلِّي إِلَى سَرْحَةٍ، هِيَ أَقْرَبُ السَّرَحَاتِ إِلَى الطَّرِيقِ وَهْىَ أَطْوَلُهُنَّ‏.‏

See translation for hadith 484 above

Context

In this hadith, Abdullah ibn Umar narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stopped at a place called Sarhats while traveling. He prayed towards a specific direction that was closest to the road, demonstrating the importance of finding a suitable place for prayer even in less than ideal circumstances. This highlights the adaptability of worship practices in Islam.

Modern Application

In daily life, this hadith reminds us to find appropriate spaces for our prayers, even when we are on the move. Whether at work, traveling, or in public spaces, Muslims can seek out quiet areas to fulfill their daily salah, ensuring they maintain their connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it reflects the method of narrating actions and practices of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission