Sahih Muslim #1894

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو تَوْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ سَلاَّمٍ - عَنْ زَيْدٍ، - يَعْنِي أَخَاهُ - أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا سَلاَّمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي الْحَكَمُ بْنُ مِينَاءَ، أَنَّحَدَّثَاهُ أَنَّهُمَا، سَمِعَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ عَلَى أَعْوَادِ مِنْبَرِهِ ‏ "‏ لَيَنْتَهِيَنَّ أَقْوَامٌ عَنْ وَدْعِهِمُ الْجُمُعَاتِ أَوْ لَيَخْتِمَنَّ اللَّهُ عَلَى قُلُوبِهِمْ ثُمَّ لَيَكُونُنَّ مِنَ الْغَافِلِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
People must cease to neglect the Friday prayer or Allah will seal their hearts and then they will be among the negligent.
Narrated by Abdullah b. Umar and Abu Huraira said that they heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) say on the planks of his pulpit:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against neglecting the Friday prayer, emphasizing its importance in the weekly routine of a Muslim. He states that those who disregard this obligation risk having their hearts sealed by Allah, leading them to become negligent. This serves as a reminder of the spiritual consequences of abandoning communal worship.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, many may find it challenging to attend Friday prayers regularly. However, prioritizing this weekly gathering fosters a sense of community and spiritual growth, reminding individuals of their faith and responsibilities towards Allah and their fellow Muslims.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Warning and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it emphasizes the serious consequences of neglecting the Friday prayer, highlighting the importance of this communal act of worship.

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This hadith is #1894 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abdullah b. Umar and Abu Huraira said that they heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) say on the planks of his pulpit:.

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