What is Sahih Muslim 1438 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer), narrated by Abu Salama narrated that Abu Huraira told him that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pronounced:, states: "" Allah listened to him who praised Him." and before prostration, he would recite this in the 'Isya' prayer: O Allah! rescue 'Ayyash b. Abu Rabi'a, and the rest of the hadith is the same as narrated b…"

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 1438 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Sahih Muslim #1438

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَيْنَمَا هُوَ يُصَلِّي الْعِشَاءَ إِذْ قَالَ ‏"‏ سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ قَالَ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَسْجُدَ ‏"‏ اللَّهُمَّ نَجِّ عَيَّاشَ بْنَ أَبِي رَبِيعَةَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ إِلَى قَوْلِهِ ‏"‏ كَسِنِي يُوسُفَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ مَا بَعْدَهُ ‏.‏

" Allah listened to him who praised Him." and before prostration, he would recite this in the 'Isya' prayer: O Allah! rescue 'Ayyash b. Abu Rabi'a, and the rest of the hadith is the same as narrated by Auza'i to the words:" Like the famine (at the time) if Joseph." but he made no mention of that which follows afterwards.

Narrated by Abu Salama narrated that Abu Huraira told him that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pronounced:

Context

Abu Huraira reports that during the 'Isha prayer, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would recite 'Allah listens to him who praises Him' and then make a supplication for Ayyash b. Abu Rabi'a. This shows the importance of prayer and supplication, even within the formal structure of Salah.

Modern Application

In modern practice, this hadith reminds Muslims to incorporate personal supplications into their prayers, especially during communal prayers like Fajr. This can enhance spiritual focus and connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it reflects the practice of making personal supplications during the formal prayer.

Prayer