Sahih Muslim #2007

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا سَالِمُ بْنُ نُوحٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا الْجُرَيْرِيُّ، عَنْ حَيَّانَ بْنِ، عُمَيْرٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ بَيْنَمَا أَنَا أَتَرَمَّى، بِأَسْهُمٍ لِي عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذْ خَسَفَتِ الشَّمْسُ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِهِمَا ‏.‏
I was shooting some of my arrows during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) that the sun eclipsed. The rest of the hadith is the same.
Narrated by 'Abd al-Rahman b. Samura reported:

Context

This hadith recounts an event during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when a solar eclipse occurred while 'Abd al-Rahman b. Samura was practicing archery. The eclipse served as a divine sign, prompting reflection on the power of Allah and the importance of prayer during significant celestial events. It highlights the connection between natural phenomena and spiritual awareness.

Modern Application

In today's world, solar eclipses can remind us of the greatness of Allah's creation. Many people take a moment to pause and reflect during such events, perhaps even engaging in prayer or meditation, acknowledging the signs of Allah in nature.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Divine Signs because it illustrates the significance of prayer during a celestial event, emphasizing the connection between the natural world and spiritual practice.

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This hadith is #2007 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Eclipses. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Abd al-Rahman b. Samura reported:.

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