What is Sahih Muslim 1402 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer) states: "A hadith having the same meaning (as mentioned above) has been transmitted by A'mash."

Is this hadith authentic?

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 1402 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Sahih Muslim #1402

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 سَعِيدُ بْنُ عَمْرٍو الأَشْعَثِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْثَرٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَكَّارِ بْنِ الرَّيَّانِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّاءَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ بِمِثْلِ مَعْنَاهُ ‏.‏

A hadith having the same meaning (as mentioned above) has been transmitted by A'mash.

Context

Abu Huraira reports that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stated that anyone who sits in a place of worship waiting for prayer is considered to be in prayer, and the angels invoke blessings upon him. This hadith emphasizes the spiritual significance of waiting for prayer and the divine mercy that accompanies such devotion.

Modern Application

In daily life, this principle encourages Muslims to create a peaceful environment for worship, whether at home or in a mosque. It highlights the importance of patience and devotion while waiting for prayer times, fostering a deeper connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the spiritual state of a person waiting for prayer, illustrating the connection between worship and divine blessings.

Hadith Transmission