Sahih al-Bukhari #917

Friday Prayer
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ سَهْلٍ، بِهَذَا وَقَالَ مَا كُنَّا نَقِيلُ وَلاَ نَتَغَدَّى إِلاَّ بَعْدَ الْجُمُعَةِ‏.‏
As above with the addition: We never had an afternoon nap nor meals except after offering the Jumua prayer.
Narrated by Narrated Sahl:

Context

In this hadith, it is noted that the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would not have their meals or afternoon naps until after the Jumua prayer. This practice highlights the significance of the Friday prayer in the lives of the early Muslims and their commitment to prioritizing communal worship.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims today to prioritize Jumua prayer over daily routines. It encourages believers to maintain a strong sense of community and commitment to worship, especially on Fridays.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it underscores the importance of Jumua prayer in the weekly schedule of Muslims.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #917 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Friday Prayer. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Sahl:.

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