What is Sahih Muslim 1927 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday), narrated by Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite in the dawn prayer on Friday:, states: "" Alif-Lam-Mim, Tanzil" in the first rak'ah, and in the second one:" Surely there came over the man a time when he was nothing that could be mentioned.""

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 1927 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday.

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Sahih Muslim #1927

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 أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، ‏.‏ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقْرَأُ فِي الصُّبْحِ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ بِـ ‏{‏ الم * تَنْزِيلُ‏}‏ فِي الرَّكْعَةِ الأُولَى وَفِي الثَّانِيَةِ ‏{‏ هَلْ أَتَى عَلَى الإِنْسَانِ حِينٌ مِنَ الدَّهْرِ لَمْ يَكُنْ شَيْئًا مَذْكُورًا‏}‏

" Alif-Lam-Mim, Tanzil" in the first rak'ah, and in the second one:" Surely there came over the man a time when he was nothing that could be mentioned."

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite in the dawn prayer on Friday:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Huraira narrates that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited specific verses during the dawn prayer on Fridays. The verses include 'Alif-Lam-Mim, Tanzil' in the first rak'ah and 'Surely there came over the man a time when he was nothing that could be mentioned' in the second. This highlights the significance of Friday prayers and the specific recitations associated with them.

Modern Application

On Fridays, many Muslims prioritize attending the Jumu'ah prayer, which is a congregational prayer that holds special significance. The recitation of specific verses during this prayer serves as a reminder of the importance of reflection and gratitude towards Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it emphasizes the specific recitations performed during the Friday dawn prayer, showcasing the unique practices associated with this important day.

Prayer Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)