Sahih Muslim #1294

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ هَذَا الْحَرَّ مِنْ فَيْحِ جَهَنَّمَ فَأَبْرِدُوا بِالصَّلاَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
This heat is from the exhalation of Hell-fire, so delay the prayer till it is cool.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises delaying prayer during extreme heat, attributing it to the exhalation of Hell-fire. This guidance illustrates the consideration for the physical well-being of worshippers and emphasizes the importance of performing prayers in a suitable environment.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by being mindful of weather conditions when planning prayer times. Muslims may choose to adjust their schedules to ensure they can pray comfortably and with focus, reflecting the Prophet's concern for the well-being of his followers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it provides practical guidance on the timing of prayers in relation to environmental conditions.

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This hadith is #1294 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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