Sahih al-Bukhari #5741

Dress
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عَبَّادِ بْنِ تَمِيمٍ، عَنْ عَمِّهِ، أَنَّهُ أَبْصَرَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَضْطَجِعُ فِي الْمَسْجِدِ، رَافِعًا إِحْدَى رِجْلَيْهِ عَلَى الأُخْرَى‏.‏
I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) lying-down in the mosque and placing one leg on the other.
Narrated by Narrated `Abbad bin Tamim's uncle:

Context

In this hadith, a companion observes the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) lying in the mosque with one leg over the other. This reflects the Prophet's relaxed demeanor and the informal atmosphere present in the mosque, emphasizing the importance of comfort in communal spaces.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages a sense of comfort and ease in communal worship settings. It reminds us that while reverence is important, being at ease can foster a welcoming environment for all.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the Prophet's relaxed conduct in a communal space and the importance of comfort in worship.

Related Ayahs

سُورَةُ النِّسَاءِ
An-Nisaa (The Women)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
فَإِذَا قَضَيْتُمُ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ فَٱذْكُرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ قِيَٰمًۭا وَقُعُودًۭا وَعَلَىٰ جُنُوبِكُمْ ۚ فَإِذَا ٱطْمَأْنَنتُمْ فَأَقِيمُوا۟ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ ۚ إِنَّ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ كَانَتْ عَلَى ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ كِتَٰبًۭا مَّوْقُوتًۭا
And when you have completed the prayer, remember Allah standing, sitting, or [lying] on your sides. But when you become secure, re-establish [regular] prayer. Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.
سُورَةُ عَبَسَ
Abasa (He frowned)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
عَبَسَ وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ
The Prophet frowned and turned away
سُورَةُ النَّجۡمِ
An-Najm (The Star)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
مَا زَاغَ ٱلْبَصَرُ وَمَا طَغَىٰ
The sight [of the Prophet] did not swerve, nor did it transgress [its limit].
سُورَةُ الوَاقِعَةِ
Al-Waaqia (The Inevitable)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
مُّتَّكِـِٔينَ عَلَيْهَا مُتَقَٰبِلِينَ
Reclining on them, facing each other.
سُورَةُ الشُّعَرَاءِ
Ash-Shu'araa (The Poets)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
وَتَقَلُّبَكَ فِى ٱلسَّٰجِدِينَ
And your movement among those who prostrate.

Common Words

37 total33 unique3 repeated
ٱلصلوة3x
فإذا2x
ٱلله2x
قضيتم1x
فٱذكروا1x
قيما1x
وقعودا1x
وعلى1x
جنوبكم1x
ٱطمأننتم1x
فأقيموا1x
إن1x
كانت1x
على1x
ٱلمؤمنين1x
كتبا1x
موقوتا1x
بسم1x
ٱلرحمن1x
ٱلرحيم1x
Scroll to explore ayah details

Related Hadiths

About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #5741 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abbad bin Tamim's uncle:.

About This Hadith