Sahih al-Bukhari #5734
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
Abu Juhaifa narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed the people to pray at home rather than in congregation for voluntary prayers, emphasizing the importance of individual worship. This guidance reflects the balance between communal and personal acts of worship.
Modern Application
In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to maintain a personal connection with their faith through private prayers, especially for non-obligatory prayers, while still valuing communal worship for obligatory prayers.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it provides guidance on the practice of prayer and the Prophet's approach to worship.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #5734 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Juhaifa:.