Sahih Muslim #740
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
Anas narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ paused to speak with a man during the night prayer, causing some attendees to doze off. This reflects the Prophet's ﷺ compassion and understanding of individual needs, as well as the importance of community in prayer.
Modern Application
In contemporary settings, this hadith reminds us of the balance between individual needs and communal responsibilities. It encourages leaders to be attentive to the needs of their community while maintaining the structure of communal activities.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ approach to balancing individual needs with communal worship.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #740 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Menstruation. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas reported:.