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

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Sahih al-Bukhari #807

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 807 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Call to Prayers (Adhaan)), narrated by Narrated Sa`id bin Al-Harith:, states: "Abu Sa`id led us in the prayer and said the Takbir aloud on arising from the prostration, and on prostrating, on rising again, and on getting up from the second rak`a. Abu Sa`id said, "I saw the Pro…"

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ صَالِحٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا فُلَيْحُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، قَالَ صَلَّى لَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدٍ فَجَهَرَ بِالتَّكْبِيرِ حِينَ رَفَعَ رَأْسَهُ مِنَ السُّجُودِ، وَحِينَ سَجَدَ، وَحِينَ رَفَعَ، وَحِينَ قَامَ مِنَ الرَّكْعَتَيْنِ وَقَالَ هَكَذَا رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏

Abu Sa`id led us in the prayer and said the Takbir aloud on arising from the prostration, and on prostrating, on rising again, and on getting up from the second rak`a. Abu Sa`id said, "I saw the Prophet doing the same."

Narrated by Narrated Sa`id bin Al-Harith:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Sa`id narrates how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ led the prayer, emphasizing the importance of saying the Takbir aloud at various points during the Salah. This practice highlights the significance of vocalizing key elements of prayer, which serves to enhance the communal aspect of worship and keeps the congregation engaged. The takeaway is the importance of following the Prophet's ﷺ example in prayer rituals.

Modern Application

In daily Salah, saying the Takbir aloud can help maintain focus and unity within the congregation. It serves as a reminder of the sacredness of the prayer and encourages participants to be actively engaged in their worship, fostering a sense of community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it illustrates the practice of vocalizing key elements of the prayer as demonstrated by the Prophet ﷺ.

Prayer