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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 2647 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2647 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Fasting), narrated by Salim reported on the authority of his father that a person saw Lailat-ul- Qadr on the 27th (of Ramadan). Thereupon Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said:, states: "I see that your dreams agree regarding the last ten (nights of Ramadan). So seek it on an odd number (of these ten nights)."

The Book of Fasting

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالَ زُهَيْرٌ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، - رضى الله عنه - قَالَ رَأَى رَجُلٌ أَنَّ لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ لَيْلَةُ سَبْعٍ وَعِشْرِينَ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَرَى رُؤْيَاكُمْ فِي الْعَشْرِ الأَوَاخِرِ فَاطْلُبُوهَا فِي الْوِتْرِ مِنْهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I see that your dreams agree regarding the last ten (nights of Ramadan). So seek it on an odd number (of these ten nights).

Narrated by Salim reported on the authority of his father that a person saw Lailat-ul- Qadr on the 27th (of Ramadan). Thereupon Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the significance of seeking Lailat-ul-Qadr during the last ten nights of Ramadan. He encourages believers to look for this blessed night on odd-numbered nights, emphasizing the importance of dedication and prayer during this sacred time. This teaching serves as a guide for Muslims to maximize their spiritual efforts during Ramadan.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith motivates Muslims to engage in extra prayers and supplications during the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially on odd nights. It encourages a proactive approach to seeking spiritual rewards and closeness to Allah during this significant period.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Night Prayer (Tahajjud) because it highlights the importance of prayer and devotion during the last ten nights of Ramadan, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Fasting Night Prayer (Tahajjud)