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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 1532 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1532 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers), narrated by 'Abdullah b. Shaqiq al-'Uqaili reported:, states: "A person said to Ibn 'Abbas (as he delayed the prayer): Prayer. He kept silence. He again said: Prayer. He again kept silence, and he again cried: Prayer. He again kept silence and said: May you be de…"

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عِمْرَانُ بْنُ حُدَيْرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ شَقِيقٍ الْعُقَيْلِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَجُلٌ لاِبْنِ عَبَّاسٍ الصَّلاَةَ فَسَكَتَ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ قَالَ الصَّلاَةَ ‏.‏ فَسَكَتَ ثُمَّ قَالَ الصَّلاَةَ فَسَكَتَ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ قَالَ لاَ أُمَّ لَكَ أَتُعَلِّمُنَا بِالصَّلاَةِ وَكُنَّا نَجْمَعُ بَيْنَ الصَّلاَتَيْنِ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

A person said to Ibn 'Abbas (as he delayed the prayer): Prayer. He kept silence. He again said: Prayer. He again kept silence, and he again cried: Prayer. He again kept silence and said: May you be deprived of your mother, do you teach us about prayer? We used to combine two prayers during the life of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).

Narrated by 'Abdullah b. Shaqiq al-'Uqaili reported:

Context

A man questioned Ibn 'Abbas about the timing of prayer, emphasizing the practice of combining prayers during the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) time. This highlights the historical context of prayer practices and the importance of understanding the flexibility within Islamic worship.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder that understanding the historical context of prayer can help individuals navigate their own practices today, allowing for a more informed and adaptable approach to daily salah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the historical practice of combining prayers, showcasing the flexibility allowed in Islamic worship.

Prayer