Sahih al-Bukhari #946
The Two Festivals (Eids)
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ تُرْكَزُ الْحَرْبَةُ قُدَّامَهُ يَوْمَ الْفِطْرِ وَالنَّحْرِ ثُمَّ يُصَلِّي.
On the day of `Id-ul-Fitr and `Id-ul-Adha a spear used to be planted in front of the Prophet (as a Sutra for the prayer) and then he would pray.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:
Context
This hadith describes a practice observed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during the Eid prayers, where a spear was placed in front of him as a sutra, or barrier, for the prayer. This act not only signifies the importance of maintaining a defined space during prayer but also highlights the communal aspect of worship during significant occasions like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Modern Application
During Eid, many Muslims continue to observe the practice of using a sutra while praying to maintain focus and respect for the prayer space. This tradition fosters a sense of community and unity among worshippers, reinforcing the importance of collective worship.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the practice of using a sutra during prayer, particularly in communal settings like Eid.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #946 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of The Two Festivals (Eids). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:.