Sahih Muslim #1194
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Imran b. Husain narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performed three rak'ahs of the 'Asr prayer and then left to his apartment. A man, noticing the incomplete prayer, questioned whether the prayer had been shortened. The Prophet (ﷺ) returned, completed the missed rak'ah, and performed two prostrations of forgetfulness before concluding the prayer. This incident emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of prayer.
Modern Application
In daily salah, it's essential to remain mindful and attentive to our prayers. If we realize we've made a mistake, we can correct it, just as the Prophet (ﷺ) did. This teaches us the importance of humility and rectifying our errors in worship.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prostration (Sujud) because it highlights the significance of completing the prayer correctly and the practice of prostrating for forgetfulness.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #1194 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Imran b. Husain reported:.