What is Sahih Muslim 1862 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday), narrated by Abu Huraira reported Abu'l-Qasim (the kunya of the Holy Prophet) (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "There is a time on Friday at which no Muslim would stand and pray and beg Allah for what Is good but He would give it to him; and he pointed with his hand that (this time) is short and narrow."

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 1862 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday.

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The Book of Prayer - Friday

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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ أَبُو الْقَاسِمِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ فِي الْجُمُعَةِ لَسَاعَةً لاَ يُوَافِقُهَا مُسْلِمٌ قَائِمٌ يُصَلِّي يَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ خَيْرًا إِلاَّ أَعْطَاهُ إِيَّاهُ." وَقَالَ بِيَدِهِ يُقَلِّلُهَا يُزَهِّدُهَا.

There is a time on Friday at which no Muslim would stand and pray and beg Allah for what Is good but He would give it to him; and he pointed with his hand that (this time) is short and narrow.

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Abu'l-Qasim (the kunya of the Holy Prophet) (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Abu Huraira narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentioned a specific hour on Friday when supplications are accepted. This hadith emphasizes the significance of Friday as a special day for Muslims, encouraging them to engage in prayer and seek Allah's blessings. The Prophet's (ﷺ) gesture indicates the brevity of this moment, urging believers to be mindful and attentive.

Modern Application

Many Muslims today make a conscious effort to pray and make supplications on Fridays, especially during the designated time. This practice serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking Allah's mercy and blessings regularly.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Time and Life's Transience and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it highlights the significance of a specific time on Friday for prayer, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities for supplication.

Time and Life's Transience Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)