Sahih al-Bukhari #5690
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This narration from Ibn `Abbas describes a moment when he stayed overnight at his aunt Maimuna's house, where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was present. During the night, the Prophet (ﷺ) began his prayer, and Ibn `Abbas initially stood to his left. However, the Prophet (ﷺ) adjusted him to his right, demonstrating the importance of proper positioning in prayer and the Prophet's (ﷺ) attentiveness to those around him.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a reminder of the significance of proper etiquette during prayers. In our daily salah, we can reflect on the importance of maintaining the right position and being mindful of those praying alongside us, fostering a sense of community and respect.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) attention to prayer etiquette and the importance of proper positioning during congregational prayers.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #5690 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:.