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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 1526 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1526 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers), narrated by Mu'adh reported:, states: "We set out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on the Tabuk expedition, and he observed the noon and afternoon prayers together and the sunset and 'Isha' prayers together."

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ أَبِي الطُّفَيْلِ، عَامِرٍ عَنْ مُعَاذٍ، قَالَ خَرَجْنَا مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي غَزْوَةِ تَبُوكَ فَكَانَ يُصَلِّي الظُّهْرَ وَالْعَصْرَ جَمِيعًا وَالْمَغْرِبَ وَالْعِشَاءَ جَمِيعًا ‏.‏

We set out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on the Tabuk expedition, and he observed the noon and afternoon prayers together and the sunset and 'Isha' prayers together.

Narrated by Mu'adh reported:

Context

During the Tabuk expedition, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrated a practical approach to prayer by combining the noon and afternoon prayers, as well as the sunset and 'Isha' prayers. This situation highlights the flexibility allowed in Islamic practices, particularly in times of difficulty or travel. The takeaway is that the Prophet (ﷺ) prioritized the performance of prayers while accommodating the circumstances of his companions.

Modern Application

In today's busy world, many Muslims may find it challenging to perform all five daily prayers at their designated times. This hadith encourages individuals to find ways to fulfill their prayer obligations, especially during travel or when facing significant challenges, by combining prayers when necessary.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it illustrates the practice of combining prayers, which is permissible under certain circumstances.

Prayer