What is Sahih al-Bukhari 482 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 482 in the Book of Prayers (Salat).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #482

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 النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَنْزِلُ بِذِي طُوًى وَيَبِيتُ حَتَّى يُصْبِحَ، يُصَلِّي الصُّبْحَ حِينَ يَقْدَمُ مَكَّةَ، وَمُصَلَّى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ذَلِكَ عَلَى أَكَمَةٍ غَلِيظَةٍ، لَيْسَ فِي الْمَسْجِدِ الَّذِي بُنِيَ ثَمَّ، وَلَكِنْ أَسْفَلَ مِنْ ذَلِكَ عَلَى أَكَمَةٍ غَلِيظَةٍ‏.‏

See translation for hadith 484 above

Context

This hadith narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar describes how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would pray the Fajr prayer upon arriving in Makkah. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining prayer routines even while traveling, showcasing the Prophet's commitment to worship.

Modern Application

For Muslims today, this serves as a reminder to prioritize prayer, even during travel or changes in routine. It encourages believers to find ways to fulfill their spiritual obligations regardless of circumstances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Social Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) dedication to prayer and sets an example for Muslims to follow in their daily lives.

Prophetic Conduct Social Conduct