Sahih al-Bukhari #798
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith highlights the instruction given to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding prostration during prayer. He was commanded to prostrate on seven specific bony parts of the body and to avoid tucking up his clothes or hair. This demonstrates the significance of humility and submission in worship, as well as the specific physical postures that are integral to the prayer ritual.
Modern Application
In daily salah, Muslims ensure that their prostration is performed correctly by placing their forehead, nose, palms, knees, and toes on the ground. This practice embodies humility and submission to Allah, reinforcing the physical and spiritual aspects of prayer.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prostration (Sujud) because it specifies the physical aspects of prostration that are essential for the prayer.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #798 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Call to Prayers (Adhaan). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:.