Sahih Muslim #1163

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ أَبِي سِنَانٍ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ بْنِ مَرْثَدٍ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَمَّا صَلَّى قَامَ رَجُلٌ فَقَالَ مَنْ دَعَا إِلَى الْجَمَلِ الأَحْمَرِ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ وَجَدْتَ إِنَّمَا بُنِيَتِ الْمَسَاجِدُ لِمَا بُنِيَتْ لَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Who called for a red camel? (Upon this) the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: May it not be restored to you! The mosques are built for what they are meant.
Narrated by Sulaiman b. Buraida reported on the authority of his father that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had said prayer a man stood up and said:

Context

In this hadith, a man interrupts the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) after prayer, asking about a red camel. The Prophet's response emphasizes the purpose of mosques and the importance of maintaining focus on worship rather than distractions. This incident highlights respectful communication and the significance of the mosque's sanctity.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle encourages us to respect places of worship and maintain their sanctity. It serves as a reminder to focus on the purpose of our gatherings and avoid distractions during communal prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) approach to maintaining the sanctity of worship and addressing distractions respectfully.

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This hadith is #1163 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Sulaiman b. Buraida reported on the authority of his father that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had said prayer a man stood up and said:.

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