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 1729 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1729 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers), narrated by 'A'isha reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) heard a person reciting the Qur'an at night. Upon this he said:, states: "May Allah show mercy to him; he has reminded me of such and such a verse which I had missed in such and such a surah."

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَمِعَ رَجُلاً يَقْرَأُ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ يَرْحَمُهُ اللَّهُ لَقَدْ أَذْكَرَنِي كَذَا وَكَذَا آيَةً كُنْتُ أَسْقَطْتُهَا مِنْ سُورَةِ كَذَا وَكَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

May Allah show mercy to him; he has reminded me of such and such a verse which I had missed in such and such a surah.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) heard a person reciting the Qur'an at night. Upon this he said:

Context

In this hadith, 'A'isha narrates an instance where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) heard a man reciting the Qur'an at night. The Prophet expressed gratitude, stating that the recitation reminded him of a verse he had forgotten from a specific surah. This highlights the importance of the Qur'an in the lives of believers and the communal aspect of recitation, where one person's devotion can benefit others.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages Muslims to engage in the recitation of the Qur'an, especially during the night. It serves as a reminder that sharing knowledge and reminding each other of the Qur'an can strengthen one's faith and understanding, fostering a sense of community among believers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Quran because it emphasizes the significance of Qur'anic recitation and the communal benefits of reminding one another of its verses.

Prayer Quran