Sahih Muslim #1879
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Abu Huraira reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) taught that those who perform a ritual bath (ghusl) before attending the Friday prayer (Jumu'a) and listen attentively to the sermon will have their sins forgiven until the next Friday, plus an additional three days. This illustrates the significance of the Friday prayer and the benefits of attentiveness during the sermon.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages Muslims to prepare for Jumu'a by performing ghusl and being present both physically and mentally during the sermon. It serves as a reminder of the spiritual cleansing and renewal that can occur through participation in communal worship, fostering a sense of community and accountability.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Forgiveness and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it emphasizes the forgiveness of sins associated with the observance of the Friday prayer and the importance of attentiveness during the sermon.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #1879 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu-Huraira reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:.