What is Sahih Muslim 1785 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers) states: "This hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters directly from the Companions of Muhammad (ﷺ)."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1785 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Sahih Muslim #1785

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏ وَفِي رِوَايَةِ أَبِي أُسَامَةَ عَنْ عُقْبَةَ، بْنِ عَامِرٍ الْجُهَنِيِّ وَكَانَ مِنْ رُفَعَاءِ أَصْحَابِ مُحَمَّدٍ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters directly from the Companions of Muhammad (ﷺ).

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of Jumu'ah (Friday) prayers and the benefits of attending them with proper preparation, including performing ablution. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) assures that those who observe these practices will have their sins forgiven, highlighting the spiritual significance of this weekly gathering.

Modern Application

For many Muslims today, attending Jumu'ah prayers is a vital part of their weekly routine. Preparing for this communal prayer by performing ablution and arriving early can enhance the experience, fostering a sense of community and spiritual renewal.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Forgiveness and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it highlights the spiritual rewards associated with attending Jumu'ah prayers and the importance of seeking forgiveness.

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