Sahih al-Bukhari #683

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 مُسْلِمٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ مُعَاذَ بْنَ جَبَلٍ، كَانَ يُصَلِّي مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ثُمَّ يَرْجِعُ فَيَؤُمُّ قَوْمَهُ‏.‏
I used to pray the `Isha prayer with the Prophet (ﷺ) and then go to lead my people in the prayer.
Narrated by Narrated Mu`adh bin Jabal:

Context

In this hadith, Mu`adh bin Jabal shares his experience of praying the `Isha prayer with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and then returning to lead his own people in prayer. This highlights the importance of communal prayer and the role of knowledgeable individuals in guiding their communities in worship. The takeaway is the significance of both following the Prophet's example and fulfilling one's responsibilities to others.

Modern Application

Today, this principle emphasizes the importance of community leadership in religious practices. Individuals who have learned from knowledgeable teachers can take on roles in their communities, leading prayers and sharing knowledge, thus fostering a stronger sense of community and faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the practice of leading prayer after learning from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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This hadith is #683 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Call to Prayers (Adhaan). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Mu`adh bin Jabal:.

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