Sahih al-Bukhari #800

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَنْصُورٌ، عَنْ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُكْثِرُ أَنْ يَقُولَ فِي رُكُوعِهِ وَسُجُودِهِ ‏ "‏ سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا وَبِحَمْدِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ‏"‏ يَتَأَوَّلُ الْقُرْآنَ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say frequently in his bowing and prostrations "Subhanaka l-lahumma Rabbana wa bihamdika, Allahumma ghfir li" (Exalted Are you O Allah our Lord, and by Your praise he was acting on what was explained to him in the Holy Qur'an.
Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

This hadith reveals the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during his bowing and prostration, where he frequently recited a specific supplication. His actions reflect the importance of humility and the acknowledgment of Allah's greatness, as well as the need for forgiveness.

Modern Application

In our daily salah, we can adopt this practice of reciting heartfelt supplications during our bowing and prostration. This not only enhances our prayer but also deepens our connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the significance of supplication during the physical acts of worship.

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And they will say, "Praise to Allah, who has removed from us [all] sorrow. Indeed, our Lord is Forgiving and Appreciative -
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Indeed, we used to supplicate Him before. Indeed, it is He who is the Beneficent, the Merciful."

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #800 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Call to Prayers (Adhaan). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Aisha:.

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