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 1523 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1523 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers), narrated by Ibn 'Abbas reported:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed the noon and afternoon prayers together, and the sunset and Isha' prayers together without being in a state of fear or in a state of journey."

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.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ صَلَّى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم الظُّهْرَ وَالْعَصْرَ جَمِيعًا وَالْمَغْرِبَ وَالْعِشَاءَ جَمِيعًا فِي غَيْرِ خَوْفٍ وَلاَ سَفَرٍ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed the noon and afternoon prayers together, and the sunset and Isha' prayers together without being in a state of fear or in a state of journey.

Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas reported:

Context

In this narration, Ibn 'Abbas describes how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) combined the noon and afternoon prayers, as well as the sunset and evening prayers, without being in a state of fear or travel. This practice illustrates the flexibility in prayer timings, allowing for ease in worship under certain circumstances.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages us to be adaptable in our daily prayers, especially when life gets busy. Understanding the flexibility in prayer times can help us maintain our spiritual practices without feeling overwhelmed.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the allowance for combining prayers, showcasing the ease and accessibility of worship in Islam.

Prayer