What is Sahih Muslim 1373 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer), narrated by Ibn 'Umar reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "The prayer of a person in congregation is twenty-seven times in excess to the prayer said alone."

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 1373 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي نَافِعٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ صَلاَةُ الرَّجُلِ فِي الْجَمَاعَةِ تَزِيدُ عَلَى صَلاَتِهِ وَحْدَهُ سَبْعًا وَعِشْرِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The prayer of a person in congregation is twenty-seven times in excess to the prayer said alone.

Narrated by Ibn 'Umar reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Umar reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the significance of praying in congregation. He stated that the reward for a person's prayer in a group is twenty-seven times greater than that of praying alone. This highlights the importance of community and collective worship in Islam, encouraging believers to come together for prayer.

Modern Application

In today's busy world, making an effort to attend congregational prayers can strengthen community bonds and enhance spiritual growth. Many Muslims strive to attend the mosque for daily prayers, fostering a sense of unity and support among fellow worshippers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the increased reward associated with communal worship.

Prayer