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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 1442 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1442 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer), narrated by Anas b. Malik reported:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed Qunut for a month in the dawn prayer after ruku' and invoked curse upon Ri'l, Dhakwan, and said that 'Usayya had disobeyed Allah and His Apostle (ﷺ)."

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 عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ الْعَنْبَرِيُّ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى - وَاللَّفْظُ لاِبْنِ مُعَاذٍ - حَدَّثَنَا الْمُعْتَمِرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي مِجْلَزٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَنَتَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم شَهْرًا بَعْدَ الرُّكُوعِ فِي صَلاَةِ الصُّبْحِ يَدْعُو عَلَى رِعْلٍ وَذَكْوَانَ وَيَقُولُ ‏ "‏ عُصَيَّةُ عَصَتِ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed Qunut for a month in the dawn prayer after ruku' and invoked curse upon Ri'l, Dhakwan, and said that 'Usayya had disobeyed Allah and His Apostle (ﷺ).

Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported:

Context

This hadith describes the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) practice of invoking Qunut in the dawn prayer for a month. It reflects the significance of supplication in prayer and the importance of seeking guidance and support from Allah. The takeaway is the value of consistent supplication in one's spiritual journey.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages Muslims to make personal supplications during prayer, fostering a deeper connection with Allah. It highlights the importance of seeking divine assistance in everyday challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Supplication because it emphasizes the practice of invoking supplications during prayer, showcasing the importance of seeking Allah's guidance.

Prayer Supplication