Sahih al-Bukhari #868
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
Hudhaifa narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) had a practice of cleaning his mouth when he woke up at night for prayer. This action reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) attention to personal hygiene and the importance he placed on cleanliness before engaging in acts of worship.
Modern Application
In today's context, this hadith encourages us to maintain oral hygiene as part of our daily routines. Incorporating practices like using a miswak or toothbrush before prayers can enhance our physical cleanliness and spiritual readiness.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Prophetic Etiquette because it emphasizes the importance of personal cleanliness and proper conduct as demonstrated by the Prophet (ﷺ).
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #868 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Friday Prayer. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Hudhaifa:.