What is Sahih Muslim 1885 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday), narrated by Iyas b. Salama b. Akwa' reported on the authority of his father, saying:, states: "We used to observe the Friday prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and when we returned we did not find the shadow of the walls in which we could take protection (from the heat of the sun)."

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 1885 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday.

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Sahih Muslim #1885

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْلَى بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ إِيَاسِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ الأَكْوَعِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كُنَّا نُصَلِّي مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم الْجُمُعَةَ فَنَرْجِعُ وَمَا نَجِدُ لِلْحِيطَانِ فَيْئًا نَسْتَظِلُّ بِهِ ‏.‏

We used to observe the Friday prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and when we returned we did not find the shadow of the walls in which we could take protection (from the heat of the sun).

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

Context

Iyas b. Salama b. Akwa' narrates how he and others prayed with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ on Friday, returning to find no shade from the sun. This hadith illustrates the communal aspect of Friday prayers and the challenges faced by early Muslims in maintaining their religious practices under difficult conditions. It highlights the significance of Jumu'ah as a time for gathering and worship despite external hardships.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of community in worship, especially during Friday prayers. In today's context, it encourages Muslims to prioritize attending Jumu'ah, even when faced with challenges, as it strengthens community bonds and spiritual growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it emphasizes the communal aspect of the Friday prayer and the significance of gathering for worship.

Prayer Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)