What is Sahih al-Bukhari 936 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of The Two Festivals (Eids)), narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:, states: "I offered the `Id prayer with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), Abu Bakr, `Umar and `Uthman and all of them offered the prayer before delivering the Khutba."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 936 in the Book of The Two Festivals (Eids).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #936

The Two Festivals (Eids)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي الْحَسَنُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ شَهِدْتُ الْعِيدَ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَبِي بَكْرٍ وَعُمَرَ وَعُثْمَانَ ـ رضى الله عنهم ـ فَكُلُّهُمْ كَانُوا يُصَلُّونَ قَبْلَ الْخُطْبَةِ‏.‏

I offered the `Id prayer with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), Abu Bakr, `Umar and `Uthman and all of them offered the prayer before delivering the Khutba.

Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn `Abbas recounts witnessing the `Id prayer performed by the Prophet (ﷺ) and the first four caliphs before the Khutba (sermon). This practice underscores the importance of the prayer itself as a central act of worship during the `Id celebrations, setting a precedent for future generations in the Islamic community.

Modern Application

During `Id celebrations today, many Muslims gather for communal prayers before the sermon. This hadith serves as a reminder of the significance of performing the `Id prayer first, fostering a sense of unity and community among worshippers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it demonstrates the established practice of performing the `Id prayer before the sermon, reflecting the actions of the Prophet (ﷺ) and his companions.

Prophetic Conduct