I came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in Mecca and he was (at that time) at al- Abtah in a red leather tent. And Bilal stepped out with ablution water for him. (And what was left out of that water) some of them got it (whereas others could not get it) and (those who got it) rubbed themselves with it. Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stepped out with a red mantle on him and I was catching a glimpse of the whiteness of his shanks. The narrator said: He (the Holy Prophet) performed the ablution. and Bilal pronounced Adhan and I followed his mouth (as he turned) this side and that as he said on the right and the left:" Come to prayer, come to success." ' A spear was then fixed for him (on the ground). He stepped forward and said two rak'ahs of Zuhr, while there passed in front of him a donkey and a dog, and these were not checked. He then said two rak'ahs of the 'Asr prayer, and he then continued saying two rak'ahs till he came back to Medina.
Narrated by Abu Juhaifa reported it on the authority of his father:
Context
In this hadith, Abu Juhaifa narrates his encounter with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in Mecca, where he witnessed the Prophet performing ablution and leading the prayer. Bilal, the Prophet's companion, called the Adhan, and the Prophet led the congregation in prayer, demonstrating the importance of prayer even in less than ideal circumstances, as animals passed by during the prayer. The scene highlights the significance of maintaining prayer rituals amidst daily life.
Modern Application
This hadith illustrates the importance of prayer in daily life, encouraging Muslims to prioritize their prayers regardless of their surroundings. It serves as a reminder that one can maintain their spiritual obligations even when faced with distractions, reinforcing the idea that prayer is a central aspect of a Muslim's life.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the practice of prayer in various situations and illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to leading prayer.
O you who have believed, when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows and wipe over your heads and wash your feet to the ankles. And if you are in a state of janabah, then purify yourselves. But if you are ill or on a journey or one of you comes from the place of relieving himself or you have contacted women and do not find water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and hands with it. Allah does not intend to make difficulty for you, but He intends to purify you and complete His favor upon you that you may be grateful.
O you who have believed, do not approach prayer while you are intoxicated until you know what you are saying or in a state of janabah, except those passing through [a place of prayer], until you have washed [your whole body]. And if you are ill or on a journey or one of you comes from the place of relieving himself or you have contacted women and find no water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and your hands [with it]. Indeed, Allah is ever Pardoning and Forgiving.
Certainly has Allah showed to His Messenger the vision in truth. You will surely enter al-Masjid al-Haram, if Allah wills, in safety, with your heads shaved and [hair] shortened, not fearing [anyone]. He knew what you did not know and has arranged before that a conquest near [at hand].
This hadith is #1021 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Juhaifa reported it on the authority of his father:.