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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 2671 in the Book of The Book of I'tikaf.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2671 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of I'tikaf) states: "'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that when the last ten nights began Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) kept awake at night (for prayer and devotion), wakened his family, and prepared himself to observ…"

The Book of I'tikaf

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الْحَنْظَلِيُّ، وَابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، جَمِيعًا عَنِ ابْنِ عُيَيْنَةَ، - قَالَ إِسْحَاقُ أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، - عَنْ أَبِي يَعْفُورٍ، عَنْ مُسْلِمِ بْنِ صُبَيْحٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا دَخَلَ الْعَشْرُ أَحْيَا اللَّيْلَ وَأَيْقَظَ أَهْلَهُ وَجَدَّ وَشَدَّ الْمِئْزَرَ ‏.‏

'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that when the last ten nights began Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) kept awake at night (for prayer and devotion), wakened his family, and prepared himself to observe prayer (with more vigour).

Context

In this hadith, 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) describes the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) practice during the last ten nights of Ramadan, where he would engage in night prayers and encourage his family to do the same. This highlights the significance of increased devotion and worship during this blessed time, showcasing the Prophet's commitment to spiritual growth.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as an inspiration for Muslims to intensify their prayers and devotion during the last ten nights of Ramadan. It encourages families to come together in worship, fostering a sense of community and spirituality.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the importance of increased worship and devotion during the last ten nights of Ramadan.

Prayer