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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 506 in the Book of Prayers (Salat).

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 506 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prayers (Salat)), narrated by Narrated `Aisha:, states: "(the wife of the Prophet) Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to get up at night and pray while I used to lie across between him and the Qibla on his family's bed."

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.

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ أَخِي ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، أَنَّهُ سَأَلَ عَمَّهُ عَنِ الصَّلاَةِ، يَقْطَعُهَا شَىْءٌ فَقَالَ لاَ يَقْطَعُهَا شَىْءٌ، أَخْبَرَنِي عُرْوَةُ بْنُ الزُّبَيْرِ أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ زَوْجَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَتْ لَقَدْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُومُ فَيُصَلِّي مِنَ اللَّيْلِ، وَإِنِّي لَمُعْتَرِضَةٌ بَيْنَهُ وَبَيْنَ الْقِبْلَةِ عَلَى فِرَاشِ أَهْلِهِ‏.‏

(the wife of the Prophet) Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to get up at night and pray while I used to lie across between him and the Qibla on his family's bed.

Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

In this hadith, `Aisha describes how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would pray at night while she lay across his bed. This scenario illustrates the intimate and practical aspects of life with the Prophet, showcasing how personal relationships can coexist with spiritual practices.

Modern Application

This hadith highlights the importance of integrating spiritual practices into daily life, even in shared spaces. It encourages individuals to maintain their prayer routines while being mindful of their family dynamics.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it exemplifies the Prophet's dedication to prayer while navigating personal relationships.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct