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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 1278 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1278 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer), narrated by A'isha reported:, states: "The Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) said the afternoon" prayer as the sun shone in my apartment, and the afternoon shadow did not extend further. Abu Bakr said: The afternoon shadow did not appear to extend furt…"

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، وَعَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، قَالَ عَمْرٌو حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُصَلِّي الْعَصْرَ وَالشَّمْسُ طَالِعَةٌ فِي حُجْرَتِي لَمْ يَفِئِ الْفَىْءُ بَعْدُ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ لَمْ يَظْهَرِ الْفَىْءُ بَعْدُ ‏.‏

The Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) said the afternoon" prayer as the sun shone in my apartment, and the afternoon shadow did not extend further. Abu Bakr said: The afternoon shadow did not appear to extend further.

Narrated by A'isha reported:

Context

A'isha reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prayed the afternoon prayer while the sun was still shining brightly. This indicates the flexibility in the timing of prayers and the Prophet's practice of performing them promptly. The hadith emphasizes the importance of observing the prayer times while also recognizing the conditions under which they can be performed.

Modern Application

In daily Salah, this hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of prayer times and to perform them as soon as possible. It serves as a reminder to prioritize prayer in daily routines, ensuring that worship remains a central aspect of life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the Prophet's practice of timely prayer and serves as a model for how Muslims should approach their own prayer schedules.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct