Sahih Muslim #739
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Anas reports that the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would sometimes doze off before performing their prayers without redoing their ablution. This indicates the flexibility within Islamic practices regarding prayer and purification, showing that the companions were attentive to their spiritual duties even in moments of fatigue. The takeaway is that prayer can be performed in various states as long as the essential conditions are met.
Modern Application
Today, this hadith can be applied to our busy lives where we may feel tired yet still need to fulfill our prayer obligations. It serves as a reminder that maintaining our spiritual practices is important, even when we are not at our best.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it illustrates the relationship between prayer and the state of purity, emphasizing that prayer can still be valid under certain conditions.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #739 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Menstruation. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Qatida reported:.