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 1884 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday.

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Sahih Muslim #1884

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1884 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday), narrated by Iyas b. Salama b. al-Akwa' reported on the authority of his father:, states: "We used to observe the Friday prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when the sun passed the meridian. and we then returned and tried to find out afternoon shadow (of the walls for protecting themselv…"

The Book of Prayer - Friday

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ يَعْلَى بْنِ، الْحَارِثِ الْمُحَارِبِيِّ عَنْ إِيَاسِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ الأَكْوَعِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كُنَّا نُجَمِّعُ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا زَالَتِ الشَّمْسُ ثُمَّ نَرْجِعُ نَتَتَبَّعُ الْفَىْءَ ‏.‏

We used to observe the Friday prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when the sun passed the meridian. and we then returned and tried to find out afternoon shadow (of the walls for protecting themselves from the heat of the sun).

Narrated by Iyas b. Salama b. al-Akwa' reported on the authority of his father:

Context

In this hadith, Iyas b. Salama recounts how he and others would gather with the Prophet ﷺ for Friday prayers after the sun passed its zenith. This illustrates the communal aspect of worship and the importance of timing in Islamic practices. The hadith emphasizes the significance of the Friday prayer and the social gathering it fosters among the community.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages Muslims to prioritize communal prayers, especially on Fridays. Many communities organize events around Jumu'ah, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among worshippers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it highlights the communal aspect and timing of the Friday prayer.

Prayer Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)