Sahih al-Bukhari #519

Times of the Prayers
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَهْدِيٌّ، عَنْ غَيْلاَنَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ مَا أَعْرِفُ شَيْئًا مِمَّا كَانَ عَلَى عَهْدِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏ قِيلَ الصَّلاَةُ‏.‏ قَالَ أَلَيْسَ ضَيَّعْتُمْ مَا ضَيَّعْتُمْ فِيهَا‏.‏
Anas said, "I do not find (now-a-days) things as they were (practiced) at the time of the Prophet." Somebody said "The prayer (is as it was.)" Anas said, "Have you not done in the prayer what you have done?
Narrated by Narrated Ghailan:

Context

In this hadith, Anas reflects on the changes he perceives in prayer practices since the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. His statement underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity of prayer and the need for adherence to the Prophet's teachings.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to strive for authenticity in their prayer practices. It encourages individuals to reflect on their worship and ensure it aligns with the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the significance of maintaining the original practices of prayer as established by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #519 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Times of the Prayers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ghailan:.

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