What is Sahih Muslim 1370 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer), narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Prayer said in a congregation is equivalent to twenty-five (prayers) as compared with the prayer said by a single person."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1370 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Sahih Muslim #1370

The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer

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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ بْنِ قَعْنَبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَفْلَحُ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ حَزْمٍ، عَنْ سَلْمَانَ الأَغَرِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ صَلاَةُ الْجَمَاعَةِ تَعْدِلُ خَمْسًا وَعِشْرِينَ مِنْ صَلاَةِ الْفَذِّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Prayer said in a congregation is equivalent to twenty-five (prayers) as compared with the prayer said by a single person.

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the importance of congregational prayer, stating that praying in a group is significantly more rewarding than praying alone. The comparison of twenty-five prayers to one highlights the value placed on community worship and the collective experience of prayer, which fosters unity among believers.

Modern Application

In today's world, participating in daily congregational prayers can strengthen community bonds and enhance spiritual growth. Many Muslims make an effort to attend the mosque for prayers, recognizing the collective benefit and support that comes from praying together.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it underscores the importance of congregational prayer and its greater reward compared to individual prayer.

Prayer