What is Sahih Muslim 1122 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer), narrated by Mu'aiqib said:, states: "They asked the Apostle (ﷺ) about the removal of (pebbles) in prayer, whereupon he said: If you do it, do it only once."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1122 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Sahih Muslim #1122

The Book of Mosques and Places of 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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ مُعَيْقِيبٍ، أَنَّهُمْ سَأَلُوا النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الْمَسْحِ فِي الصَّلاَةِ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ وَاحِدَةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ الْقَوَارِيرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْحَارِثِ - حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ فِيهِ حَدَّثَنِي مُعَيْقِيبٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مُعَيْقِيبٌ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ فِي الرَّجُلِ يُسَوِّي التُّرَابَ حَيْثُ يَسْجُدُ قَالَ ‏"‏ إِنْ كُنْتَ فَاعِلاً فَوَاحِدَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏

They asked the Apostle (ﷺ) about the removal of (pebbles) in prayer, whereupon he said: If you do it, do it only once.

Narrated by Mu'aiqib said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) responds to a question about the removal of pebbles during prayer, advising that if one must do it, they should only do so once. This incident illustrates the Prophet's guidance on maintaining focus during prayer and minimizing distractions. The takeaway is the importance of maintaining the sanctity of prayer.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to be mindful during their prayers and to avoid unnecessary distractions. It serves as a reminder to create an environment conducive to worship, where focus and reverence are prioritized.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it provides guidance on maintaining focus and discipline during acts of worship.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct

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And when you have completed the prayer, remember Allah standing, sitting, or [lying] on your sides. But when you become secure, re-establish [regular] prayer. Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.

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قَالَ فَإِنِ ٱتَّبَعْتَنِى فَلَا تَسْـَٔلْنِى عَن شَىْءٍ حَتَّىٰٓ أُحْدِثَ لَكَ مِنْهُ ذِكْرًۭا

He said, "Then if you follow me, do not ask me about anything until I make to you about it mention."

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They said, "Indeed, we consider you a bad omen. If you do not desist, we will surely stone you, and there will surely touch you, from us, a painful punishment."

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