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 1502 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1502 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers), narrated by 'Abdullah b. Harith reported that Ibn 'Abbas commanded the Mu'adhdhin to (summon the people to prayer on Friday and make announcement to say prayer in their houses) when it was rainy, and the rest of the hadith is the same (except this) that he said:, states: "I do not like you should walk in muddy slippery place."

The Book of Prayer - Travellers

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ شُمَيْلٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْحَمِيدِ، صَاحِبُ الزِّيَادِيِّ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ الْحَارِثِ، قَالَ أَذَّنَ مُؤَذِّنُ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ يَوْمَ جُمُعَةٍ فِي يَوْمٍ مَطِيرٍ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ عُلَيَّةَ وَقَالَ وَكَرِهْتُ أَنْ تَمْشُوا فِي الدَّحْضِ وَالزَّلَلِ ‏.‏

I do not like you should walk in muddy slippery place.

Narrated by 'Abdullah b. Harith reported that Ibn 'Abbas commanded the Mu'adhdhin to (summon the people to prayer on Friday and make announcement to say prayer in their houses) when it was rainy, and the rest of the hadith is the same (except this) that he said:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where Ibn Abbas instructed the Mu'adhdhin to announce prayer in homes during rain. It reflects the flexibility and compassion in Islamic practices, allowing for accommodations in worship during adverse conditions.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith encourages communities to adapt their practices to ensure that everyone can participate in worship, especially during inclement weather. It promotes inclusivity and understanding in religious observance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it illustrates the importance of accommodating communal worship while considering the challenges faced by individuals.

Prayer Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)