Sahih al-Bukhari #584

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى ـ هُوَ ابْنُ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ ـ عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ جَعَلَ عُمَرُ يَوْمَ الْخَنْدَقِ يَسُبُّ كُفَّارَهُمْ وَقَالَ مَا كِدْتُ أُصَلِّي الْعَصْرَ حَتَّى غَرَبَتْ‏.‏ قَالَ فَنَزَلْنَا بُطْحَانَ، فَصَلَّى بَعْدَ مَا غَرَبَتِ الشَّمْسُ، ثُمَّ صَلَّى الْمَغْرِبَ‏.‏
`Umar came cursing the disbelievers (of Quraish) on the day of Al-Khandaq (the battle of Trench) and said, "I could not offer the `Asr prayer till the sun had set. Then we went to Buthan and he offered the (`Asr) prayer after sunset and then he offered the Maghrib prayer.
Narrated by Narrated Jabir:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir recounts an incident during the Battle of the Trench when `Umar expressed frustration over missing the `Asr prayer. The group eventually prayed after sunset, illustrating the importance of prayer even amidst the chaos of battle. This moment underscores the significance of maintaining religious obligations regardless of circumstances.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims today to prioritize their prayers, even during challenging situations. It encourages individuals to find ways to fulfill their religious duties, demonstrating resilience and commitment to their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Community because it highlights the collective effort to maintain prayer during a critical moment in Islamic history.

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This hadith is #584 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Times of the Prayers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir:.

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