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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 1926 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1926 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday) states: "Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite in the dawn prayer on Friday" Alif-Lam-Mim, Tanzil" and" Surely there came.""

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.

حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ، الرَّحْمَنِ الأَعْرَجِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَقْرَأُ فِي الْفَجْرِ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ ‏{‏ الم * تَنْزِيلُ‏}‏ وَ ‏{‏ هَلْ أَتَى‏}‏

Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite in the dawn prayer on Friday" Alif-Lam-Mim, Tanzil" and" Surely there came."

Context

Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would recite specific verses from the Quran during the dawn prayer on Fridays. This practice emphasizes the special significance of Friday and the importance of starting the day with the recitation of the Quran, setting a spiritual tone for the day ahead.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, many Muslims aim to recite or listen to the Quran during the Fajr prayer on Fridays, recognizing it as a blessed time. This habit fosters a sense of community and spiritual awareness as individuals prepare for the day ahead.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it underscores the practice of reciting the Quran during the Fajr prayer on Fridays, highlighting the day's unique spiritual significance.

Prayer Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)