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Sahih Muslim #1176

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

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الدَّارِمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ حَسَّانَ، حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مَنْصُورٌ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ مَنْصُورٌ ‏ "‏ فَلْيَنْظُرْ أَحْرَى ذَلِكَ لِلصَّوَابِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
" He should aim at correct (prayer) and it is advisable."
Narrated by This hadith is reported by Mansur with the same chain of transmitters, but with these words:

Context

This hadith reiterates the importance of aiming for correctness in prayer, as conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The emphasis on striving for what is correct reflects the broader principle of seeking excellence in all actions, particularly in worship.

Modern Application

In daily life, this principle encourages individuals to focus on accuracy and intention in their prayers and other actions. It serves as a reminder to continually strive for improvement and correctness in our practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of aiming for correctness in worship and actions, reflecting the Prophet's (ﷺ) guidance.

PrayerProphetic Conduct

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This hadith is #1176 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith is reported by Mansur with the same chain of transmitters, but with these words:.

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