Sahih al-Bukhari #6697
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that Allah does not accept the prayer of someone who has broken their state of purity (Hadath) until they perform ablution (wudu) again. This emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and purity in the act of worship, highlighting that physical and spiritual readiness is essential for prayer to be accepted.
Modern Application
This principle is relevant today as it reminds us to maintain our physical and spiritual cleanliness before engaging in prayer. Performing wudu is a moment of reflection and preparation, ensuring we are in the right state to connect with Allah.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it underscores the necessity of being in a state of purity before prayer, which is a fundamental aspect of Islamic worship.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #6697 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Tricks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.