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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 783 in the Book of Call to Prayers (Adhaan).

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 783 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Call to Prayers (Adhaan)), narrated by Narrated Thabit:, states: "Anas used to demonstrate to us the prayer of the Prophet (ﷺ) and while demonstrating, he used to raise his head from bowing and stand so long that we would say that he had forgotten (the prostration)…"

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 أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، قَالَ كَانَ أَنَسٌ يَنْعَتُ لَنَا صَلاَةَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَكَانَ يُصَلِّي وَإِذَا رَفَعَ رَأْسَهُ مِنَ الرُّكُوعِ قَامَ حَتَّى نَقُولَ قَدْ نَسِيَ‏.‏

Anas used to demonstrate to us the prayer of the Prophet (ﷺ) and while demonstrating, he used to raise his head from bowing and stand so long that we would say that he had forgotten (the prostration).

Narrated by Narrated Thabit:

Context

Thabit narrates how Anas would demonstrate the prayer of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), particularly noting the duration he would stand after bowing. This hadith illustrates the Prophet's prayer style, emphasizing the importance of maintaining composure and reflection during Salah. The key takeaway is the significance of proper posture and patience in prayer.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, Muslims are encouraged to emulate the Prophet's prayer style by maintaining focus and patience during their Salah. This practice not only enhances the spiritual experience but also fosters a sense of discipline and mindfulness in daily worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it provides insight into the mannerisms and etiquette of the Prophet's prayer.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct