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Sahih al-Bukhari #675

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 إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ عِيَاضٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ لَمَّا قَدِمَ الْمُهَاجِرُونَ الأَوَّلُونَ الْعُصْبَةَ ـ مَوْضِعٌ بِقُبَاءٍ ـ قَبْلَ مَقْدَمِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَؤُمُّهُمْ سَالِمٌ مَوْلَى أَبِي حُذَيْفَةَ، وَكَانَ أَكْثَرَهُمْ قُرْآنًا‏.‏
When the earliest emigrants came to Al-`Usba a place in Quba', before the arrival of the Prophet- Salim, the slave of Abu Hudhaifa, who knew the Qur'an more than the others used to lead them in prayer.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:

Context

Ibn 'Umar narrates that when the early emigrants arrived at Quba, they were led in prayer by Salim, a slave who was well-versed in the Qur'an. This situation underscores the significance of knowledge and ability in leading prayers, regardless of social status, and highlights the early community's commitment to learning the Qur'an.

Modern Application

Today, many communities prioritize knowledge of the Qur'an when selecting someone to lead prayers. This practice encourages individuals to engage with the Qur'an, fostering a culture of learning and spiritual growth within the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the importance of knowledge in leading prayers, reflecting the Prophet's (ﷺ) emphasis on understanding the Qur'an.

PrayerProphetic Conduct

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This hadith is #675 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Call to Prayers (Adhaan). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:.

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