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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 1199 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1199 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer), narrated by Abu Salama b. 'Abual-Rahman reported:, states: "Abu Huraira recited before them:" hen the heaven burst asunder" (al-Qur'an, lxxxiv. 1) and performed prostration. After completing (the prayer) he informed them that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) has pro…"

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، مَوْلَى الأَسْوَدِ بْنِ سُفْيَانَ عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، قَرَأَ لَهُمْ ‏{‏ إِذَا السَّمَاءُ انْشَقَّتْ‏}‏ فَسَجَدَ فِيهَا فَلَمَّا انْصَرَفَ أَخْبَرَهُمْ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَجَدَ فِيهَا ‏.‏

Abu Huraira recited before them:" hen the heaven burst asunder" (al-Qur'an, lxxxiv. 1) and performed prostration. After completing (the prayer) he informed them that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) has prostrated himself at it (this verse).

Narrated by Abu Salama b. 'Abual-Rahman reported:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Huraira narrates an instance where he recited a verse from the Quran that speaks about the heavens splitting apart, a moment that prompted him to perform prostration. He later informed the companions that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) also prostrated upon hearing this verse. This highlights the significance of certain Quranic verses that evoke a physical response of worship.

Modern Application

In daily salah, Muslims can reflect on the meanings of the verses they recite and allow themselves to be moved spiritually. This practice can enhance the experience of prayer, making it more heartfelt and connected to the divine.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the practice of prostration in response to specific Quranic verses, demonstrating the Prophet's (ﷺ) adherence to the Quran's teachings.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct