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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 1998 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Eclipses.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1998 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Eclipses), narrated by Ibn 'Abbas reported:, states: "When there was a solar eclipse the Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) observed eight ruku's and four prostrations (in two rak'ahs). This has been narrated by 'Ali also."

The Book of Prayer - Eclipses

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ ابْنُ عُلَيَّةَ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ حَبِيبٍ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ صَلَّى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حِينَ كَسَفَتِ الشَّمْسُ ثَمَانَ رَكَعَاتٍ فِي أَرْبَعِ سَجَدَاتٍ ‏.‏ وَعَنْ عَلِيٍّ مِثْلُ ذَلِكَ ‏.‏

When there was a solar eclipse the Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) observed eight ruku's and four prostrations (in two rak'ahs). This has been narrated by 'Ali also.

Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas reported:

Context

This hadith describes an event where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ performed a special prayer during a solar eclipse, consisting of eight ruku's and four prostrations. This act illustrates the significance of prayer in times of natural phenomena, reinforcing the idea of turning to Allah in moments of awe and uncertainty.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this reminds us of the importance of seeking spiritual solace during extraordinary events or crises. It encourages individuals to engage in prayer or reflection during significant occurrences, fostering a deeper connection with their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights a specific prayer performed during a solar eclipse, demonstrating the importance of prayer in extraordinary circumstances.

Prayer