What is Sahih Muslim 1883 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday), narrated by Sahl b. Said said:, states: "We did not have a siesta or lunch till after the Friday prayer. (Ibn Hajr added: ) "During the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (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 1883 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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ بْنِ قَعْنَبٍ، وَيَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ يَحْيَى أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ سَهْلٍ، قَالَ مَا كُنَّا نَقِيلُ وَلاَ نَتَغَدَّى إِلاَّ بَعْدَ الْجُمُعَةِ - زَادَ ابْنُ حُجْرٍ - فِي عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

We did not have a siesta or lunch till after the Friday prayer. (Ibn Hajr added: ) "During the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)."

Narrated by Sahl b. Said said:

Context

This hadith highlights the practice of delaying lunch and siesta until after the Friday prayer during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It emphasizes the significance of Jumu'ah (Friday prayer) in the daily lives of Muslims, showcasing the communal aspect of worship and the prioritization of spiritual duties over personal comforts.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, many people prioritize their work or personal schedules over communal prayers. This hadith serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual commitments, such as attending Friday prayers, which can foster a sense of community and spiritual well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) and Eating Etiquette because it illustrates the practice of delaying meals to honor the communal prayer on Fridays.

Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)Eating Etiquette