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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 1290 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1290 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer), narrated by Abu Musa reported on the authority of his father that an Inquirer came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and asked him about the times of prayers, and the rest of the hadith is the same (as narrated above) but for these words:, states: "" On the second day he (the Holy Prophet) observed the evening prayer before the disappearance of the twilight.""

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 بَدْرِ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ أَبِي مُوسَى، سَمِعَهُ مِنْهُ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ سَائِلاً، أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَسَأَلَهُ عَنْ مَوَاقِيتِ الصَّلاَةِ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ نُمَيْرٍ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ فَصَلَّى الْمَغْرِبَ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَغِيبَ الشَّفَقُ فِي الْيَوْمِ الثَّانِي ‏.‏

" On the second day he (the Holy Prophet) observed the evening prayer before the disappearance of the twilight."

Narrated by Abu Musa reported on the authority of his father that an Inquirer came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and asked him about the times of prayers, and the rest of the hadith is the same (as narrated above) but for these words:

Context

In this hadith, an inquirer approached the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to ask about the timings of prayers. The Prophet ﷺ demonstrated the importance of observing the evening prayer (Maghrib) before the twilight disappears, highlighting the significance of adhering to the prescribed times for prayer. This interaction emphasizes the need for clarity in religious practices.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith reminds Muslims of the importance of praying on time. In our busy lives, it's essential to prioritize prayer and ensure we perform it within its designated time, fostering a routine that aligns with our spiritual commitments.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on the proper timing of prayers and his direct involvement in teaching the community.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct