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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 651 in the Book of Call to Prayers (Adhaan).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #651

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 651 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Call to Prayers (Adhaan)), narrated by Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri:, states: "A cloud came and it rained till the roof started leaking and in those days the roof used to be of the branches of date-palms. Iqama was pronounced and I saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)s prostrating in wate…"

Call to Prayers (Adhaan)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ أَبَا سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيَّ فَقَالَ جَاءَتْ سَحَابَةٌ فَمَطَرَتْ حَتَّى سَالَ السَّقْفُ، وَكَانَ مِنْ جَرِيدِ النَّخْلِ، فَأُقِيمَتِ الصَّلاَةُ، فَرَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَسْجُدُ فِي الْمَاءِ وَالطِّينِ، حَتَّى رَأَيْتُ أَثَرَ الطِّينِ فِي جَبْهَتِهِ‏.‏

A cloud came and it rained till the roof started leaking and in those days the roof used to be of the branches of date-palms. Iqama was pronounced and I saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)s prostrating in water and mud and even I saw the mark of mud on his forehead.

Narrated by Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prayed in adverse conditions, specifically in water and mud due to rain. His actions demonstrate the importance of maintaining prayer regardless of circumstances, emphasizing dedication and humility in worship.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can inspire individuals to remain steadfast in their prayers, even when facing challenges or discomfort. Many Muslims strive to prioritize their prayers, finding ways to fulfill their obligations despite life's difficulties.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's commitment to prayer under challenging conditions and serves as a model for believers.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct